Jayden Scott Raney (born March 1, 2007) is an American Greco-Roman, freestyle and folkstyle wrestler.Abbott, Gary, (July 25, 2023). 2023 U.S. U17 Greco-Roman World Team biographies. themat.com. Retrieved August 12, 2026. In 2024, Raney won a U17 Greco-Roman World championship at 55 kg. While still in high school, he qualified for his first senior level World Team in 2025 in Greco-Roman at 55 kg, where he finished seventh at the 2025 World Championships.
Wrestling career High school Raney wrestled alongside his twin brother Jordyn at Union County High School in Morganfield, Kentucky. Jayden was a five-time Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) state champion, one of only the three wrestlers in Kentucky history to do so. Both him and his brother Jordyn, were also honored with the 2026 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award for the state of Kentucky.Jayden Raney. National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved August 30, 2026.Jordyn Raney. National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
College Both Jayden and his brother Jordyn committed and signed with Oklahoma State for collegiate wrestling, where they are coached by David Taylor.Wrestling twins sign National Letter of Intent with Oklahoma St.. 14news.com. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
Senior level While still in high school, Jayden won the senior level representative spot for the United States in Greco-Roman wrestling at 55 kg at the 2025 World Championships.Plotkin, Lindsey. (September 12, 2025). Three High Schoolers Qualified For Team USA At Senior Worlds, See Who. flowrestling.org. Retrieved August 12, 2026. At the 2025 World Championships, Raney finished seventh. In 2025, he also won a gold medal at the Pan American Championships.Jayden Raney. themat.com. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
Personal life Raney has a twin brother, Jordyn, who is also a wrestler. They both committed to Oklahoma State for collegiate wrestling, where they are teammates.Bray, David. (May 15, 2025). Jordyn And Jayden Raney Commit To Oklahoma State's Massive Recruiting Class. flowrestling.com. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
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