Lindsey Rywolt balances mat and medicine at Bridgeport

Stratford’s Lindsay Rywolt is balancing wrestling and nursing at the University of Bridgeport. (Photo courtesy Bridgeport Athletics)

For University of Bridgeport sophomore Lindsey Rywolt, precision matters, whether she is calculating weight classes before a match or preparing for a future career in healthcare. A Nursing major and one of the pioneers of UB’s women’s Wrestling program, Rywolt has carved out a season that blends elite athletic achievement with academic rigor, all while staying grounded in the community she calls home.

Rywolt’s journey to Bridgeport was shaped as much by practicality as it was by passion. A Stratford native, she wanted to stay close to family while pursuing a demanding academic path. “I always wanted to go into healthcare, and I got my CNA license back in high school,” she said. “I figured I’m just going to keep going, and I really want to be an anesthesiologist. And UB is 10 minutes away.”

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