Austin DeSanto is known as a high class wrestler in the United States. He is a crucial member for Hawkeye Wrestling Club. He is 4 time NCAA All-American for University of Iowa with overall 102-23 record. He is Gold Medal Winner at esteemed tournaments throughout the wrestling circle.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Austin James DeSanto |
| Nick Name | Information not available publicly |
| Weight Category | 133 lbs |
| Father’s Name | Tony DeSanto |
| Mother’s Name | Deborah DeSanto |
| Date of Birth (Born) | October 10, 1998 |
| Birth Place | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Height | 5’5’’ |
| Net worth | Information not available publicly |
| Marriage Status | Unmarried |
| Wife Name | Information not available publicly |
| Kids Name | Information not available publicly |
| High school | Exeter Township Senior High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Current Team Name | Hawkeye Wrestling Club |
Net Worth
His net worth is not yet disclosed. He is a crucial member of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club. They provide him salary, travel allowance and training facility. He also receive performance-based bonus.
He is eligible to get sponsorship while competing on major platforms like FloWrestling. DeSanto has an experience as a camp counselor regarded which he makes an additional income.
Austin DeSanto Current Age
Age: 27 years, 5 months, and 6 days as of today.
Time left for next birthday: 6 months and 24 days.Early Life and Childhood
DeSanto grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. DeSanto was an outstanding athlete and recalled for his wrestling skill. He was involved in wrestling since the starting days of his childhood.
He was involved in traveling and competed in local tournaments to prove his technical ability. His home-schooling routine allowed him to train up to 3 times a day.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
He attended Exeter Township High School. He started Home-Schooling in 9th grade for his academics and to focus more his wrestling training.. He spent his freshman year at Drexel University. He was an NCAA qualifier. He shifted towards University of Iowa.
Austin earned graduation through Bachelor of Liberal Studies (2018-2021). He enrolled in Master of Arts Sport and Recreation Management during 2021-23 season. He started wrestling in the 1st grade.
Professional Career
Austin competed as member of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club. During the Henri Deglane Grand Prix (2023), he defeated Nahshon Garrett by a score 14-3. DeSanto won against 2 times World Bronze Medalist Bekhbayar Erdenebat of Mongolia by 2-1.
Achievements/ Awards/ Medals
Muhamet Malo Ranking Series 2026 (25 February and 1 March 2026)
Austin won against Nathan Tomasello from the same nation and won a bronze medal by a score of 8-0 through a 4-point maneuver and maintained control throughout the bout to claim the bronze.
Zagreb Open Ranking Series 2026 (February 4–8, 2026)
Austin competed at the 2026 Zagreb Open in Croatia and defeated Aman Sehrawat in the Nordic bracket, who was 2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist. During January 2026, he won Gold Medal during Henri Deglane Grand Prix against Nathan Tomasello and Leonid Colesnic.
He received the Bronze Medal at the Haparanda Cup in the year 2024. He also won the Bronze Medal during the Ibrahim Moustafa Ranking Series (2023). Austin collected Gold Medal during Bill Farrell Memorial International (2025).
During the High School, he won the PIAA State Championship in he year 2017. He was the champion during the 2018 Midlands Championships. His medals include his Gold during 2024 Haavisto Cup.
Austin was the Silver Medalist during U.S. Open Senior Freestyle in the year 2023. He also became the 2 times Big Ten Championship Finalist and 4 times NCAA All-American.
Married Life and Family
He is married to Phoebe Parrish. Before this, he was in a long-term relationship with Bonnie. His parents Tony and Deborah are key supporters and his mother, Deborah, always looked forward to manage communication and recruitment because Austin is not available on social media.
Austin’s elder brother is also an athlete at Iowa Athletics. His father taught him to set a mindset towards seeking challenges.
The Future Ambitions
He aimed to maintain his high level athlete status at 61 kg weight category. Austin’s goal is to willing represent his nation during the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He has embraced platforms like Real American Freestyle and Greco-Roman competition and wants to continue the scope of improvement.
He targets to become college wrestling coach and he aspires to become Athletic Director in terms of a long term goal. He also aspires to be a counselor at youth camps.
Austin DeSanto – FAQs
Why he is known as ‘’The Menace’’?
Austin is called to be the Menace due to his aggressive style.
What is his favorite time pass?
He relaxes while watching movies like war films.