Kiely Tabaldo

Kiely Tabaldo is an accomplished wrestler from Sunnyvale, CA, whose wrestling journey began in third grade, inspired by watching her brother, Royal Tabaldo, compete. Her early exposure to the sport allowed her to take to the mat naturally and quickly excel.

Kiely's high school career at Menlo-Atherton High School was marked by outstanding achievements, including winning the CIF State Championship in the 111-pound division with a perfect 35-0 record in her senior year https://machronicle.com/m-as-kiely-tabaldo-wins-state-championship/ https://inmenlo.com/2023/02/27/spotted-m-as-kiely-tabaldo-winning-wrestling-championship/ . She is also a two-time Fargo finalist, placing second in both the 16U and Junior divisions in 2021. Additionally, Kiely has earned the title of Pan American Champion, further solidifying her reputation on the international stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs-pAx9Yo4g .

Continuing her wrestling career at Colorado Mesa University, Kiely chose the institution for its supportive environment, which balanced her academic and athletic goals. She majored in Human Resources and was a key member of the university's wrestling team. Notably, she was undefeated in her freshman year of college, showcasing her exceptional skills and dedication . Recently, however, Kiely has stepped away from CMU and is now preparing to wrestle for Grand Valley State University next season. She was also a national qualifier in 2024, highlighting her continuous pursuit of excellence in wrestling. https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/8239011-kiely-tabaldo-commits-to-colorado-mesa https://cmumavericks.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kiely-tabaldo/21528#:~:text= .

Kiely attributes her success to rigorous training, the unwavering support of her family, and the guidance of numerous coaches throughout her career. Despite the sacrifices, including a limited social life, Kiely's dedication to wrestling has provided her with invaluable experiences and opportunities to travel and compete globally. Known for her unique style of explaining moves with animated sound effects like "boom" or "whoosh," Kiely brings both skill and a sense of humor to the mat.