Marlynne Deede has been named wrestleutah.com "Athlete of the Week" for May 13th, 2015.

Marlynne is 13 years old and began wrestling in 7th grade when a wrestling coach invited her to go out for the junior high team which led to her join Champions Wrestling Club. Marlynne has wrestled two Jr. High seasons, and was voted by the team to be a team captain this year. She enjoys the competitive nature of wrestling; as well as the hard work the sport requires. She has competed in a few tournaments this year including Flow in Reno, and the Utah State Freestyle tournament where she was awarded first place in the girls division. Currently, she is competing in the Women's Bodybar in Texas.

Marlynne also plays basketball, and Olympic lifts with her Cross-Fit team. She likes to explore the outdoors and can be found on mountain trails, and running rivers.

Each week, wrestleutah.com will select two "Athletes of the Week." One for the PreK-9th grade age groups, and one for the high  school  and above  age group  which will include high  school , college, coaches and teams. The selection committee will consider and choose from nominees based upon performance within wrestling that week.

To nominate someone for the "Youth Athlete of the Week," please submit your nominations to wrestlingutah@gmail.com.