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Yonger Bastida Reflects on His Iowa State Career | “Better Than a Dream”
Reflecting on his time in Ames, Yonger Bastida said it was “like a dream that I couldn’t even dream. It's better than a dream."
One more look at the beloved Cuban in his final match at Hilton through the lens of Jacqueline Cordova in this 2 minute video feature. #BlueCy
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26.02.2026 17:28 —
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Iowa State was the right place for Yonger Bastida.
Today, he wrestles in Hilton Coliseum one final time. The heavyweight who’s brought fans to their feet will get one final ovation.
Listen to Yonger Bastida Bastida reflect on his Cyclone career ⬇️ #BlueCy
22.02.2026 18:33 —
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Anthony Echemendia & Yonger Bastida go way beyond teammates. They grew up 36 miles apart in Cuba, trained together from ages 9–18 & became Big 12 champs at Iowa State in 2024.
When Bastida first arrived in Ames, Echemendia was still at OSU. He made the 10-hour drive. That’s not just a teammate. 🌪️
11.02.2026 20:43 —
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ICYMI: David Carr won Gold at 74kg at the 2026 Zagreb Open - Ranking Series #1 (Freestyle)
In the championship match, Carr took out Yoshinosuke Aoyagi (2025 World Champion at 70kg) of Japan, 4-1.
He had an impressive run! All photos credit to United World Wrestling. #BlueCy
08.02.2026 20:14 —
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