{{Short description|American wrestler (born 2006)}} {{Infobox sportsperson | name = Jax Forrest | image = | image_size = | caption = | nationality = | headercolor = goldenrod | fullname = Jaxen Patrick Forrest | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|10|13}} | birth_place = Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | hometown = | height = | weight = {{convert|61|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | country = {{USA}} | sport = Wrestling | event = Freestyle and Folkstyle | collegeteam = Oklahoma State | club = Cowboy Regional Training Center<br>Young Guns Wrestling Club (formerly)<br>Ranger Pride Wrestling Club (formerly) | rank = | coach = David Taylor<br>Howard Forrest | worlds = 5th (2025) | pb = | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport | Men's freestyle wrestling}} {{Medal|Country| the {{USA}}}} {{MedalCompetition| Pan American Championships }} {{Medal|Gold| 2025 Monterrey | 61 kg }} {{MedalCompetition| US Open Championships }} {{Medal|Gold| 2025 Las Vegas | 61 kg }} {{Medal|Bronze| 2026 Las Vegas | 61 kg }} {{Medal|Competition| U23 World Championships }} {{Medal|Gold| 2025 Novi Sad | 61 kg }} {{MedalCompetition| U17 World Championships }} {{Medal|Silver| 2022 Rome | 55 kg }} {{Medal|Sport | Men's collegiate wrestling }} {{Medal|Country | the}} Oklahoma State Cowboys {{Medal|Competition| NCAA Division I Championships }} {{Medal|Gold| 2026 Cleveland | 133 lb }} {{Medal|Competition| Big 12 Championships }} {{Medal|Gold | 2026 Tulsa | 133 lb }} | show-medals = yes }}
'''Jaxen Patrick Forrest '''(born October 13, 2006)<ref>Abbott, Gary. (July 17, 2024). [https://www.themat.com/news/2024/july/17/2024-u-s-marine-corps-junior-nationals-men-s-freestyle-finalist-biographies 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals Men's Freestyle finalist biographies]. ''USA Wrestling''. Retrieved July 17, 2025.</ref> is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes at 61 kilograms and 133 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-01 |title=Despite team’s bus being showered with bullets, Greeley Central’s Andrew Alirez unflappable, winning Pan Am wrestling title in Brazil |url=https://www.greeleytribune.com/2018/09/01/despite-teams-bus-being-showered-with-bullet-holes-culture-being-foreign-greeley-centrals-andrew-alirez-once-again-unflappable-while-winning-pan-american-wrestling-title-in-brazil/ |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=Greeley Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> In freestyle, he was the 2025 US World Team member and National champion, as well as the U23 World champion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-07 |title=Forrest, Joseph highlight men’s freestyle champions at Last Chance Olympic Team Trials Qualifier |url=https://www.themat.com/news/2024/april/07/forrest-joseph-highlight-men-s-freestyle-champions-at-last-chance-olympic-team-trials-qualifier |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref>
In folkstyle, Forrest was an undefeated NCAA Division I National champion as well as a Big 12 Conference champion as a true-freshman in 2025–2026, out of the Oklahoma State University.<ref>{{Cite web |last=sports@tribdem.com |first=Eric Knopsnyder |date=2026-03-22 |title=‘Funkytown' phenom: Bishop McCort graduate Jax Forrest captures NCAA title as freshman for Oklahoma State |url=https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/funkytown-phenom-bishop-mccort-graduate-jax-forrest-captures-ncaa-title-as-freshman-for-oklahoma-state/article_7778ed3b-1680-4e15-b6b1-071a63b19863.html |access-date=2026-03-22 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== High school === Born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Forrest moved to Johnstown, Pennsylvania to attend Bishop McCort High School.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune-Democrat |first=Eric Knopsnyder For The |date=2021-11-05 |title='Going to sting': Bishop McCort wrestlers, parents call District 6 penalties unfair |url=https://www.tribdem.com/news/going-to-sting-bishop-mccort-wrestlers-parents-call-district-6-penalties-unfair/article_b0a9c446-3ddd-11ec-8a2f-c7bebf4cd7a4.html |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}</ref> Forrest was a two-time PIAA Class AA state champion.<ref>[https://www.pa-wrestling.com/hs/teams/bishopmccort/athlete_stats.htm?id=203905 Bishop McCort Crimson Crushers Wrestling : Jax Forrest]. ''PA-Wrestling.com''. Retrieved August 8, 2025.</ref> While in high school, he competed at and won multiple collegiate open tournaments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune-Democrat |first=The |date=2023-11-19 |title=Bishop McCort's Bo Bassett, Jax Forrest earn Millersville College Open titles |url=https://www.tribdem.com/sports/bishop-mccorts-bo-bassett-jax-forrest-earn-millersville-college-open-titles/article_0aabf77e-872f-11ee-ab00-7b9426b00efa.html |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}</ref> At the freestyle age-group level, Forrest claimed a U17 World silver medal at 55 kg in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-10 |title=Jax Forrest named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare |url=https://www.themat.com/news/2024/april/10/jax-forrest-named-usa-wrestling-athlete-of-the-week-presented-by-u-s-air-force-special-warfare |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>Smith, Earl. (October 27, 2025). [https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/international/forrest-wins-u23-world-championship-usa-takes-team-title-r100602/ Forrest Wins U23 World Championship; USA Takes Team Title]. ''InterMat''. Retrieved March 26, 2026.</ref>
==== 2024 ==== In April 2024, Forrest made his senior level debut and qualified for the US Olympic Team Trials by claiming the US Last Chance Qualifier crown, racking up dominant wins over NCAA champion Nathan Tomasello, veteran Josh Rodriguez and All-American Devan Turner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune-Democrat |first=The |date=2024-04-08 |title=WATCH VIDEO: Bishop McCort sophomore Jax Forrest qualifies for United States Olympic Trials |url=https://www.tribdem.com/sports/watch-video-bishop-mccort-sophomore-jax-forrest-qualifies-for-united-states-olympic-trials/article_c274e432-f53a-11ee-b122-0bb1c63ce36b.html |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}</ref>
Later in the month, Forrest competed at the US Olympic Team Trials, where, after defeating All-American Liam Cronin, he suffered a loss to World champion Thomas Gilman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune-Democrat |first=The |date=2024-04-19 |title=Bishop McCort sophomore Jax Forrest is 2-1 at U.S. Olympic Trials, will wrestle in Friday night session |url=https://www.tribdem.com/sports/bishop-mccort-sophomore-jax-forrest-is-2-1-at-u-s-olympic-trials-will-wrestle/article_1ef306dc-fe8f-11ee-ac93-6727539a57d0.html |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}</ref> Competing for third-place after a pair of forfeit wins, he was defeated by U17 World champion Marcus Blaze.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune-Democrat |first=The |date=2024-04-20 |title=Bishop McCort's Jax Forrest finishes in 4th place at U.S. Olympic Trials |url=https://www.tribdem.com/sports/bishop-mccorts-jax-forrest-finishes-in-4th-place-at-u-s-olympic-trials/article_77a7dbee-ff67-11ee-af7a-efbdd42b1ec1.html |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}</ref>
In September, Forrest moved up to 61 kilograms and competed at the US World Team Trials, where he went 3–1 with a lone loss to four-time All-American Austin DeSanto and technical fall wins over All-Americans Nico Provo and Liam Cronin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Senior World Team Trials Entries |url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/12792168-2024-senior-world-team-trials-entries |website=FloWrestling}}</ref>
==== 2025 ==== In February 2025, Forrest, a high school junior, committed to wrestle for David Taylor at the Oklahoma State University.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Marshall |date=2025-02-06 |title=OSU Wrestling: Jax Forrest Commits to Oklahoma State |url=https://pistolsfiringblog.com/osu-wrestling-jax-forrest-commits-to-oklahoma-state/ |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=Pistols Firing |language=en-US}}</ref>
In April, Forrest claimed the US Open National championship at 61 kilograms, notably defeating NCAA champions Nahshon Garrett in the quarterfinals and Seth Gross in the finals, both by technical fall.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Marshall |date=2025-04-27 |title=OSU Wrestling Commit Jax Forrest Wins U.S. Open as High School Junior |url=https://pistolsfiringblog.com/osu-wrestling-commit-jax-forrest-wins-u-s-open-as-high-school-junior/ |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=Pistols Firing |language=en-US}}</ref> As the winner of the tournament, Forrest qualified for Final X, where he would face World champion Vito Arujau for the US World Team spot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-08 |title=Arujau, Forrest to meet at 61 kg in men’s freestyle at 2025 Final X. |url=https://www.themat.com/news/2025/may/08/arujau-forrest-to-meet-at-61-kg-in-men-s-freestyle-at-2025-final-x-in-newark-n-j- |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref> Originally scheduled to take place at the Final X event, the series was postponed after Arujau's request following an injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bray |first=David |date=2025-06-03 |title=Vito Arujau Receives Delay For 61 kg Final X Series Against Jax Forrest |url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/14260782-vito-arujau-receives-delay-for-61-kg-final-x-series-against-jax-forrest/ |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=Flo Wrestling |language=en-US}}</ref> In the meantime, Forrest claimed a Pan American title after three victories over foreign opposition, in May.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-11 |title=Forrest, Lockett, Valencia claim gold in men’s freestyle at Senior Pan American Championships |url=https://www.themat.com/news/2025/may/10/forrest-lockett-valencia-claim-gold-in-men-s-freestyle-at-senior-pan-american-championships |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref>
In July, Forrest faced Arujau at the Fargo National tournament, clinching up two upset victories in a row to dethrone the World champion and become the United States' senior level rep at 61 kilograms for the 2025 World Championships<ref>{{Cite web |last=Waldrep |first=Tyler |date=2025-07-15 |title=Jax Forrest Earns Spot on Team USA Ahead of World Championships |url=https://pistolsfiringblog.com/jax-forrest-earns-spot-on-team-usa-ahead-of-world-championships/ |access-date=2025-07-15 |website=Pistols Firing |language=en-US}}</ref>
In September, Forrest competed at the World Championships, where he racked up notable wins over Asian champions Takara Suda from Japan and Taiyrbek Zhumashbek Uulu from Kyrgyzstan, before falling to World and Olympic champion Zaur Uguev from Russia in the semifinals and U23 World finalist Assylzhan Yessengeldi from Kazakhstan in the bronze-medal match, finishing in fifth place.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune-Democrat |first=The |last2=Johnstown |last3=read |first3=Pa ·1 min |date=2025-09-15 |title=Bishop McCort senior Jax Forrest comes in 5th place at world senior freestyle championships |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/article/bishop-mccort-senior-jax-forrest-114900658.html |access-date=2026-03-22 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
A month after the senior-level 2025 World Championships were held in September, he won gold at the U23 World Championships at 61 kg in October 2025, at the age of nineteen.<ref>[https://nwhof.org/news/forrest-delivers-gold-medal-men-s-freestyle-wins-u23-world-team-title#:~:text=High%20school%20sensation%20Jax%20Forrest,place%20in%20the%20team%20ranking. Forrest Delivers Gold Medal, Men’s Freestyle Wins U23 World Team Title]. ''nwhof.org''. Retrieved March 20, 2026.</ref>
On December 30, 2025, Forrest, a high school senior, announced he would be graduating early in order to enroll at Oklahoma State University and compete in the NCAA during the second semester of the 2025–2026 season.<ref>Bush, Braden. (January 6, 2026). [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jax-forrest-enrolls-early-oklahoma-045900396.html Jax Forrest enrolls early at Oklahoma State, joins Cowboy wrestling roster: Will he compete right away?]. ''Yahoo Sports''. Retrieved March 20, 2026.</ref>
=== Oklahoma State University ===
==== 2025–2026 ==== On January 11, 2026, Forrest made his Oklahoma State wrestling debut, pinning his opponent in 47 seconds, as Oklahoma State shut out the Oklahoma Sooners in their dual meet.<ref>Keating, Bryan. (January 12, 2026). [https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-state-jax-forrest-wrestling-debut-osu-bedlam/69982502 Oklahoma State's Jax Forrest shines in wrestling debut]. ''KOCO''. Retrieved March 20, 2026.</ref> After his dual meet match against Iowa on February 22, 2026, Forrest officially burned his redshirt, with the intention to compete in the 2026 post-season.<ref>Kosko, Nick. February 22, 2026). [https://www.on3.com/college/oklahoma-state-cowboys/news/oklahoma-state-uses-jax-forrest-vs-iowa-burns-redshirt/ Oklahoma State uses Jax Forrest vs. Iowa, burns redshirt]. ''On3''. Retrieved March 20, 2026.</ref> Forrest won the 133-pound title at the 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships, and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.<ref>(March 8, 2026). [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bishop-mccort-graduate-jax-forrest-035900036.html Bishop McCort graduate Jax Forrest wins Big 12 title, OW honors]. ''Yahoo Sports''. Retrieved March 20, 2026.</ref>
At the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Forrest delivered a dominant performance en route to an NCAA title. He scored a fall in the first round followed by two technical falls in the second round and quarterfinals, all three finishes coming in during the first period.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OSU freshman Jax Forrest advances to finals of NCAA wrestling championships |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/videos/sports/college/cowboys/2026/03/21/osu-freshman-jax-forrest-advances-to-finals-of-ncaa-wrestling-championships/89259998007/ |access-date=2026-03-22 |website=The Oklahoman |language=en-US}}</ref> In the semifinals, Forrest defeated Aaron Seidel from Virginia Tech by a 14–3 major decision, in a rematch of their 10–9 match during regular season, where Forrest had also been victorious.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Uveino |first=Jeff |title=See who won NCAA wrestling rematch between Jax Forrest, Aaron Seidel |url=https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/20/jax-forrest-aaron-seidel-meet-in-ncaa-wrestling-semifinals/89125612007/ |access-date=2026-03-22 |website=Erie Times-News |language=en-US}}</ref> In the finals, Forrest posted a 5–2 score over Ben Davino from Ohio State, who had previously not been taken down during his college career. <ref> NCAA Wrestling Championships 2026 Results, Champions, Team Scores[https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/15660488-ncaa-wrestling-championships-live-results-2026-brackets-updates] ''www.flowrestling.org''</ref>
Onto freestyle season, Forrest competed at the US Open National Championships held in April, where he was knocked off in the semifinals by Ben Davino in a rematch from the NCAA finals held a month earlier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-25 |title=Six out of seven past World Teamers advance to Men’s Freestyle Finals; Davino Beats Forrest in NCAA finals rematch |url=https://www.themat.com/news/2026/april/24/six-out-of-seven-past-world-teamers-advance-to-men-s-freestyle-finals-davino-beats-forrest-in-ncaa-finals-rematch |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref> He defeated All-American Michael McGee and avenged a loss to Austin DeSanto to come back for third-place.<ref>{{Cite web |last=read |first=R. R. Ellis·40 min |date=2026-04-25 |title=US Open Wrestling 2026 Senior Men's Freestyle Day 1 Results |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/us-open-wrestling-2026-brackets-151547683.html |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
In May, Forrest competed at the US World Team Trials Challenge, in a second attempt to qualify for Final X.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=read |first=Jon Kozak·19 min |date=2026-04-21 |title=2026 US Open Wrestling Championships Preview & Prediction - Men's Freestyle |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-us-open-wrestling-championships-220920704.html |access-date=2026-05-17 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Marshall |date=2026-05-14 |title=Jax Forrest Advances to World Team Trials Final |url=https://pistolsfiringblog.com/jax-forrest-advances-to-world-team-trials-final/ |access-date=2026-05-17 |website=Pistols Firing |language=en-US}}</ref> He took out All-American Aaron Seidel on points to set up a rematch with Davino, where he was victorious by technical fall.<ref name=":0" /> This result set up a best-of-three showdown against US Open and U20 World champion Marcus Blaze, which will take place in June.<ref>{{Cite web |last=sports@tribdem.com |first=Eric Knopsnyder |date=2026-05-16 |title=Jax Forrest defeats Ben Davino for spot in Final X |url=https://www.tribdem.com/sports/local_sports/jax-forrest-defeats-ben-davino-for-spot-in-final-x/article_f7f65a93-07a0-49ae-8cbc-c34ba0938454.html |access-date=2026-05-17 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}</ref>
== Freestyle record == {{s-start}} ! colspan="7"| Senior Freestyle Matches |- ! Res. ! Record ! Opponent ! Score ! Date ! Event ! Location |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2026 US World Team Trials TBD at 61 kg}} |- | | |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marcus Blaze |style="font-size:88%"| |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|June 19, 2026 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|2026 Final X |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} Newark, New Jersey |- | | |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marcus Blaze |style="font-size:88%"| |- |{{yes2}}Win |31–6 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ben Davino |style="font-size:88%"|TF 11–1 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|May 14–15, 2026 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|2026 US World Team Trials Challenge |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} Louisville, Kentucky |- |{{yes2}}Win |30–6 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Aaron Seidel |style="font-size:88%"|9–4 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2026 US Open {{bronze3}} at 61 kg}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |29–6 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Austin DeSanto |style="font-size:88%"|5–0 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|April 24–25, 2026 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2026 US Open National Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5| {{flagicon|USA}} Las Vegas, Nevada |- |{{yes2}}Win |28–6 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Michael McGee |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- |{{no2}}Loss |27–6 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ben Davino |style="font-size:88%"|4–8 |- |{{yes2}}Win |27–5 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Kyle Burwick |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- |{{yes2}}Win |26–5 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Tallon Chambers |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2025 U23 World Championships {{gold1}} at 61 kg}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |25–5 |align=left|{{flagicon|KGZ}} Omurbek Asan Uulu |style="font-size:88%"|17–14 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|October 24–25, 2025 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|2025 U23 World Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=4| {{flagicon|SRB}} Novi Sad, Serbia |- |{{yes2}}Win |24–5 |align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Akito Mukaida |style="font-size:88%"|TF 15–5 |- |{{yes2}}Win |23–5 |align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Mykyta Abramov |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- |{{yes2}}Win |22–5 |align=left|{{flagicon|MDA}} Vasile Marcu |style="font-size:88%"|TF 13–0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small|2025 World Championships 5th at 61 kg}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |21–5 |align=left|{{flagicon|KAZ}} Assylzhan Yessengeldi |style="font-size:88%"|8–10 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|September 13–14, 2025 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2025 World Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5| {{flagicon|CRO}} Zagreb, Croatia |- |{{no2}}Loss |21–4 |align=left|{{flagicon image|UWW Flag icon.png}} Zaur Uguev |style="font-size:88%"|3–10 |- |{{yes2}}Win |21–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|KGZ}} Taiyrbek Zhumashbek Uulu |style="font-size:88%"|13–8 |- |{{yes2}}Win |20–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Takara Suda |style="font-size:88%"|7–2 |- |{{yes2}}Win |19–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|KOR}} Han Sang-boum |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2025 US World Team Trials {{gold1}} at 61 kg}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |18–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Vito Arujau |style="font-size:88%"|7–2 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|July 14, 2025 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|2025 US Fargo National Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} Fargo, North Dakota |- |{{yes2}}Win |17–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Vito Arujau |style="font-size:88%"|4–3 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2025 Pan American Championships {{gold1}} at 61 kg }} |- |{{yes2}}Win |16–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|PUR}} Joseph Silva |style="font-size:88%"|TF 11–0 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|May 10, 2025 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|2025 Pan American Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=3| {{flagicon|MEX}} Monterrey, Mexico |- |{{yes2}}Win |15–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|ECU}} Josh Kramer |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- |{{yes2}}Win |14–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|GUA}} Esteban Perez |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2025 US Open {{gold1}} at 61 kg }} |- |{{yes2}}Win |13–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Seth Gross |style="font-size:88%"|TF 19–8 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|April 25–26, 2025 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2025 US Open National Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5| {{flagicon|USA}} Las Vegas, Nevada |- |{{yes2}}Win |12–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ben Davino |style="font-size:88%"|4–0 |- |{{yes2}}Win |11–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nahshon Garrett |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- |{{yes2}}Win |10–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Kyle Gollhofer |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- |{{yes2}}Win |9–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nathanie Johnson |style="font-size:88%"|TF 13–0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2024 US World Team Trials {{bronze3}} at 61 kg}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |8–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Liam Cronin |style="font-size:88%"|TF 16–6 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=6|September 14–15, 2024 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=6|2024 US World Team Trials |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=6| {{flagicon|USA}} Omaha, Nebraska |- |{{yes2}}Win | |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nahshon Garrett |style="font-size:88%"|FF |- |{{yes2}}Win | |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nasir Bailey |style="font-size:88%"|FF |- |{{yes2}}Win |7–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Kyle Burwick |style="font-size:88%"|TF 16–6 |- |{{no2}}Loss |6–3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Austin DeSanto |style="font-size:88%"|6–9 |- |{{yes2}}Win |6–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nico Provo |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2024 US Olympic Team Trials 4th at 57 kg}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |5–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marcus Blaze |style="font-size:88%"|1–8 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|April 19–20, 2024 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2024 US Olympic Team Trials |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5| {{flagicon|USA}} State College, Pennsylvania |- |{{yes2}}Win | |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Zane Richards |style="font-size:88%"|FF |- |{{yes2}}Win | |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nick Suriano |style="font-size:88%"|FF |- |{{no2}}Loss |5–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Thomas Gilman |style="font-size:88%"|4–5 |- |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Liam Cronin |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2024 US Last Chance Qualifier {{gold1}} at 57 kg}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nathan Tomasello |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|April 6–7, 2024 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|2024 US Last Chance Qualifier |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=4| {{flagicon|USA}} Fairfax, Virginia |- |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Josh Rodriguez |style="font-size:88%"|13–4 |- |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Devan Turner |style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |- |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Gary Steen |style="font-size:88%"|TF 12–2 |- {{end}}
== NCAA record == {{s-start}} ! colspan="8"| NCAA Division I Record (incomplete) |- ! Res. ! Record ! Opponent ! Score ! Date ! Event |- ! style=background:lighgrey colspan=6 |End of 2025–2026 Season (freshman year) |- ! style=background:white colspan=6 | 2026 NCAA Division I Championships {{gold1}} at 133 lbs |- |{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |Ben Davino |style="font-size:88%"|5–2 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 19–21, 2026 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships |- |{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |Aaron Seidel |style="font-size:88%"|MD 14–3 |- |{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |Markel Baker |style="font-size:88%"|TF 18–3 |- |{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |T.K. Davis |style="font-size:88%"|TF 16–1 |- |{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |Carter Schmidt |style="font-size:88%"|Fall |- ! style=background:lighgrey colspan=6 |Regular season: 14–0 (2 falls, 9 technical falls, 1 major decision, 2 decisions) |- ! style=background:lighgrey colspan=6 |Start of 2025–2026 Season (freshman year) |- {{end}}
=== Stats ===
{{s-start}} ! Season ! Year ! School ! Rank ! Weigh Class ! Record ! Win ! Bonus |- |2026 |Freshman |Oklahoma State University |#1 (1st) |133 |19–0 |100.00% |84.21% |- |colspan=5 bgcolor="LIGHTGREY"|'''Career''' |bgcolor="LIGHTGREY"|'''19–0''' |bgcolor="LIGHTGREY"|'''100.00%''' |bgcolor="LIGHTGREY"|'''84.21%''' {{end}} <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wrestlestat.com/wrestler/81114/forrest-jax/profile|title=Jax Forrest |last=Wrestlestat.com |website=WrestleStat |access-date=March 21, 2026}}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{UWW|forrest-jaxen-patrick|Jaxen Patrick Forrest}}
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