Dan Gable

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Dan Gable

American freestyle wrestler and coach

Also known as: Daniel Mack Gable

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In full:: Daniel Mack Gable

Born:: October 25, 1948, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. (age 75)

Awards And Honors:: Olympic Games; Pan American Sports Games; Presidential Medal of Freedom (2020)

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Dan Gable (born October 25, 1948, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.) is an American freestyle wrestler and coach who is often considered to be the greatest amateur wrestler in American history. Gable was undefeated in high school competition and won three consecutive Iowa state high school championships. Competing for Iowa State University, he posted a near-perfect record. During his freshman year he entered the Midlands Tournament, a major U.S. wrestling meet, and won the first of six victories in that competition, defeating two national champions. Gable won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship in 1968 and 1969 and set an all-time ...(100 of 261 words)

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