The first time Alyssa Lampe reported for work at Linfield, she was sporting a black eye – courtesy of a practice with the Oregon State men’s wrestling team.
A six-time member of the U.S. women’s national team and two-time world bronze medalist, Lampe still works out three mornings a week in Corvallis with an eye toward the 2024 Olympic Games. She’s also thrilled to be the assistant coach for Linfield’s new wrestling program.
“What an exciting time to be at Linfield, and an exciting time for wrestling in the Northwest,” Lampe said. “I’m especially motivated to recruit and train the first women wrestlers in school history. We’re going to build a program all of Linfield can be proud to call its own.”
The Tomahawk, Wisconsin, native claimed the bronze medal at the World Championships in 2012 and 2013, and was a member of Team USA from 2009 to 2016. She qualified for the team again in 2021 and is currently ranked No. 3 in the nation at the 110-pound/50 kilogram division.
