Two-time NCAA champ, three-time finalist for Iowa State. World and Olympic gold medalist. GOAT of college wrestling at Iowa.
How Iowa Wrestling Coach Dan Gable Nearly Lost His Final Dual
Nov 25, 2023
It’s easy to romanticize the past — especially when it comes to Dan Gable’s gaudy coaching record. Gable’s 21 seasons as Iowa’s head wrestling coach (1977-97) is the stuff of legend.
Here's Every Iowa Wrestling NCAA Champion
Sep 8, 2023
The state of Iowa added to its wrestling legacy by adding another national team championship to its total in 2023. Iowa now has a staggering 71 national team titles between five different divisions and eight different colleges.Who Is Dan Gable? Learn More About Iowa's Iconic Wrestling Coach
Sep 8, 2023
Dan Gable remains one of the most popular and influential figures in wrestling. Known for his high-intensity training methods, Gable revolutionized wrestling and transcended the sport.Dan Gable's Mom Sent 'Get-Well Soon' Notes To His Detractors
Jun 26, 2023
Imagine opening your mailbox and there is something from Dan Gable’s mom waiting for you. Inside the envelope is a get-well-soon note signed by Katie Gable.
Gable Steveson Could Join The Most Exclusive Club In Wrestling
May 22, 2023
The most exclusive club in wrestling is 12 members strong. Gable Steveson could be number 13 if he makes a World team.
Iowa's Jessie Whitmer Is Still The Strongest Man In The World
May 12, 2023
Former Iowa coach Dan Gable declared Jessie Whitmer as the strongest man in the world immediately after he won the 118-pound title at the 1997 NCAA Championships in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It was a nickname assistant coach Terry Brands gave the lightweight wrestler during his senior season.
Grand View Adds To Iowa's Staggering Wrestling Legacy
Mar 31, 2023
The state of Iowa added to its wrestling legacy by adding another national team championship to its total in 2023. Iowa now has a staggering 71 national team titles between five different divisions and eight different colleges.
Did We Learn Enough From 2013 Olympic Wrestling Scare?
Feb 12, 2023
It was the bombshell announcement that no one saw coming.
NWCA All-Star Classic Makes Its Return After Four-Year Absence
Sep 9, 2022
The National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic presented by Cliff Keen will make a triumphant return this year — and the scheduled matchups will make for one of the best wrestling events this year.
When Will Olympic Movement Truly Honor Wrestling?
Aug 10, 2022
What more does John Smith have to do?
5 Things We Learned From The 2022 NCAA Championships
Mar 21, 2022
The 2022 NCAA Division I Championships are over. Here are five things we learned.
Dan Gable reflects on his record-setting final season as Iowa's head coach
Feb 5, 2022
The following is an excerpt from the book A Wrestling Life 2: More Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable by Dan Gable. Gable led the University of Iowa to 15 NCAA Championships and 21 consecutive Big 10 Championships during his 21 seasons as head coach (1977-97). This chapter is entitled The Final Season, which chronicles Gable's 1997 season that resulted in the all-time point record at the NCAA Championships -- a record that still stands.
Top 100: By The Numbers
Feb 1, 2022
Below is a full listing of FloWrestling's Top 100 American Wrestlers of All Time along with college wrestling affiliations. Several went to multiple colleges, which is why a wrestler may be listed more than once.
The Top 100 Countdown: 10-1
Jan 8, 2022
The countdown concludes as FloWrestling has officially released its top 100 greatest American wrestlers of all time. The inaugural episode was released on November 4 and ended with the announcement of the greatest wrestler of all time on January 10, 2022.Many Of Sport's Elite Wrestlers Not Becoming College Coaches
Nov 2, 2021
Will the next great college wrestling coach please stand up?
