Leslie is from Tucson, Arizona where she fell in love with the sport of wrestling. She has climbed up the ranks as an official and is a highly regarded referee in the sport. She recently received her Category I, which is the second-highest ranking official and one step away from being eligible to ref at the Olympic Games. She’s officiated some of the biggest tournaments, including the US Open and Junior World Championships. I caught up with Leslie at the UWW World Cup in Iowa CIty and did this interview with her live at the arena, so you might hear a little background noise. A big congratulations to Leslie on her achievement! So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Leslie Tamayo!