Dan Gable

Date of Birth: October 25, 1948

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Dan Gable, born Daniel Mack Gable on October 25, 1948, in Waterloo, Iowa, is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler and coach. He is considered one of the greatest amateur wrestlers in history. Gable’s wrestling career is highlighted by his gold medal win at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, where he did not surrender a single point to any of his opponents. Before his Olympic triumph, he achieved an impressive collegiate wrestling record of 181-1 at Iowa State University, with his only loss happening in the final match of his career. After retiring from competition, Gable became a legendary coach at the University of Iowa, leading the Hawkeyes to 15 NCAA team titles from 1976 to 1997. Under his guidance, Iowa produced numerous All-Americans, national champions, and Olympic-level wrestlers. Gable’s contributions to wrestling have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.

5 Interesting Facts about Dan Gable

1. Dan Gable won the 1972 Olympic gold medal in freestyle wrestling without giving up a single point.

2. He has a near-perfect collegiate wrestling record of 181-1.

3. As a coach, he led the University of Iowa to 15 NCAA team titles.

4. Gable was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.

5. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1980.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dan Gable

1. “Once you’ve wrestled, everything else in life is easy.”

2. “Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.”

3. “There’s always ways to get better. There’s always ways to improve.”

4. “If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don’t love something, then don’t do it.”

5. “I shoot, I score. He shoots, I score.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$5 million

Children

Dan Gable and his wife Kathy have four daughters: Jennifer, Annie, Molly, and Mackenzie. Jennifer and Annie have both been involved in wrestling as coaches and administrators, carrying on their father’s legacy in the sport.