Hot And Smart: Meet Dylan Geick, The Out Wrestling Champion Who Made NCAA Listen
Would you believe a college wrestler who writes poetry and changes NCAA rules?
In 2017, at Stevenson High School in Illinois, Dylan Geick told his friends he was gay. Within minutes, his phone lit up with messages. By nightfall, wrestlers from seven different schools had reached out to support him
Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers
Geick wasn’t just any student – he was the face of his wrestling program. He placed fourth in the 152 lb and 160 lb divisions at state championships. His record? 42-3 in his senior season
After high school, Geick attended Columbia University, joining their wrestling team. His presence helped create positive change when the coaching staff addressed discriminatory comments in the team’s chat, leading to a more welcoming environment.
In 2019, he took a different path by joining the United States Army, serving for about a year before returning to civilian life
There’s more to Geick than muscles and medals. He wrote Early Works: A Collection of Poetry in 2017. Now he talks to 549,000 Instagram followers and 193,000 YouTube subscribers about everything from workout tips to real talk about life.
Geick knows his stuff about college sports and social media. He advised the NCAA about athlete compensation policies, helping shape rules for social media influencers.
