COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri wrestling has announced that redshirt senior Noah Surtin is medically retiring from wrestling. The 125-pounder will step away after last competing at the Cougar Clash on Dec. 7, 2024.
“After some long talks and plenty of tears shed, I have decided to prioritize my long-term health and medically retire from the sport of wrestling,” said Surtin. “It’s been one of the more difficult decisions and situations I’ve ever been through, and I’m genuinely appreciative of all the support and love that’s been offered and given to me throughout the process. Wrestling has given me so much throughout my lifetime: Friendships, mentors and general characteristics that have shaped the man I have become today. A huge thank you to the University of Missouri, and all of the coaching and academic staff that have been part of the journey, as Tiger Style will be ingrained in me forever.”
The redshirt senior added, “No regrets. I gave it absolutely everything I could have, and sometimes God has alternative plans. I look forward to continue supporting the team the remainder of my time in Columbia, and I want to do anything possible to help them get a team trophy at the end of the year. Love you, Mizzou Nation. MIZ!”
“Saddened for Noah but also very proud and grateful,” said Head Coach Brian Smith. “Noah is a remarkable young man who lived Tiger Style the right way. On and off the mat, he gave Mizzou everything he had, becoming a four-time NCAA qualifier and NWCA Scholar All-American. Noah always knew how to get the crowd on their feet. From big wins in duals to energetic celebrations, he made Hearnes erupt. We called him our spark plug, and we are so glad he chose Mizzou. It’s never easy to give up something you love to do, especially when it’s out of your control. Noah will use his pain and frustration to grow and become the best version of himself in his next phase of life; whether it’s studying/ practicing medicine or being a great husband and father. Noah will keep living it and I look forward to seeing all he accomplishes as he moves into the next phase of life.”
Surtin, known as the team’s spark plug, concluded his Mizzou career in his hometown of Edwardsville, Illinois, at the Cougar Clash and totaled a 64-28 overall record, was a four-time national tournament qualifier, wrestling in the championship every season from 2020-21 through 2023-24. Across the four tournaments, Surtin picked up five total wins, with his highest finish coming in 2021-22, when he made it to the round of 12. This past season, he entered the tournament as the No. 13 seed, the highest of his career.
Over his four full seasons competing, the redshirt senior made it to the conference finals twice, the 2020-21 125-pound MAC tournament and the 2022-23 Big 12 tournament. He finishes with 38 victories with bonus points, including 20 falls, eight technical falls, and 10 major decisions. Surtin will end with a 41.3% bonus rate across 92 official matches as a Mizzou Tiger.
Off the mat, Surtin was honored as a four-time NWCA Scholar All-American (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), as well as three-time First Team Academic All-Big 12 (2022, 2023, 2024) and two-time CSC Academic All-District (2023, 2024). The 22-year-old graduated with a Bachelor’s of Health Sciences in 2023.
More information on Noah Surtin‘s career can be found by clicking his name linked to his Missouri biography or by visiting his page on WrestleStat.
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