Iowa three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee opens the Paris Olympics early Thursday morning with an opening round match. Lee is wrestling in the freestyle division at 125 pounds. Lee has competed internationally in several different age divisions.

Lee while the U-S colors Lee also feels he is representing Iowa.

Lee is known for his attacking style and says that won’t change this week.

Hawkeye coach Tom Brands is in Paris to watch Lee compete and does not think the pressure of the Olympics will bother him.

Brands says Lee’s extensive international experience is a plus.

Brands says Lee has high expectations heading into the competition.

The qualification round begins at 4:30AM, Iowa time on Thursday.