Oklahoma State heavyweight wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson saluted President Donald Trump after he defeated Olympic legend and University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson in the NCAA wrestling championships.
In a video posted by the official Rapid Response account for the Trump White House, Hendrickson was seen saluting Trump as an announcer could be heard describing him as “Captain America.” The Oklahoman reported that Hendrickson, a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force, defeated Steveson 5-4.
Hendrickson was also seen taking an American flag and placing it over his head and back, and then walking over and shaking Trump’s hand.
After walking away, Hendrickson was asked what Trump told him, to which he revealed that Trump said he was “very proud” of him.
BVM Sports reported that Hendrickson credited God for his victory over Steveson, noting that God “was…
