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American wrestler Dan Gable Dan Gable (top) wrestling at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he did not surrender a single point and won the gold medal.

Dan Gable

American freestyle wrestler and coach
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Daniel Mack Gable
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October 25, 1948, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. (age 76)

Dan Gable (born October 25, 1948, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.) is a former 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 ...(100 of 305 words)

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