Oklahoma State University wrestler and Air Force Second Lt. Wyatt Hendrickson said President Donald Trump's presence at his national championship victory is a moment he will never forget.

"That's pretty special. I gotta be very honest with you. That is very special," Hendrickson told Fox News's Fox and Friends after his upset victory over Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson in the heavyweight final. "When we talk about the final boss, like that is my boss of my boss of my boss."

"Having him be there and support the greatest sport of wrestling and be able to watch me, you know, have a historic moment like that, I mean, that's something I'll remember for the rest of my life."

Wyatt Hendrickson, a second lieutenant in the @usairforce, discusses having @POTUS at his match:

“Having him be there and support the greatest sport of wrestling and be able to watch me have an historic moment like that is something I will remember for the rest of my life.” pic.twitter.com/pl7mDY1Pln

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March 24, 2025

Hendrickson was trailing in the match against the University of Minnesota's Steveson until a last-minute takedown sealed the victory in the 285lbs finals.

The lieutenant's takedown was the only one Steveson, a two-time national champion and Olympic champion, surrendered all season.

After winning the national title, Hendrickson saluted Trump and embraced the president and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK).

"He said he’s very proud of me," Hendrickson told a reporter following his moment with the president. "I'm very proud of that. He came here to support his troops. I put on a show for him. I won him that national title."

"President Trump met him three years ago," Mullin said. "Wyatt walked up to him when I was with him and said, 'Can I get a waiver to fly jets?' and the president looked at him and said, 'Sir, I don't think they make cockpits that big."

"They actually developed a friendship, and, so, President Trump was supposed to leave two matches before Wyatt wrestled, and looked at me and says, 'I can't leave. I gotta watch my big guy.'"

Hendrickson transferred to Oklahoma State after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy, and he intends to serve his country after his wrestling career.

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"When I was looking at wrestling in college, you know, I wanted to look at more than just that, what my career is gonna look like," he said. "I kinda realized I've always been super patriotic, and I have a heart to serve."

"The Air Force Academy was a pretty easy pick for me. ... It's because of the Air Force I'm able to be at grad school wrestling at Oklahoma State University. So, I mean, the opportunities in the Air Force are just limitless."