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Gable compiled an unbelievable record of 182-1 in high school and college. He was undefeated in 64 prep matches, and was 118-1 at Iowa State.
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Gable was a three-time all-American and three-time Big Eight champion. He set NCAA records in winning and pin streaks.
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In 1972, in Munich, Germany, Gable won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics without surrendering a point to any of his opponents.
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As the University of Iowa’s all-time winningest wrestling coach from 1977 to 1997, Gable compiled a career record of 355-21-5, all at Iowa.
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Gable coached 152 All-Americans, 45 National Champions, 106 Big Ten Champions and 12 Olympians, including four gold, one silver and three bronze medalists.
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The Hawkeyes won 25 consecutive Big Ten championships, 21 under Gable as head coach and four while he was an assistant coach and administrator.
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Gable had a winning percentage of .932 and captured nine consecutive (1978-86) NCAA Championships.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (K-12 and college with ID) and admission is free for children under two. Tickets can be purchased online anytime or at the door on Sunday.
SUPER REGIONAL 3 PREVIEW
Upper Iowa will host the NCAA Division II Wrestling Super Regional 3 on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at Young Arena in Waterloo, Iowa.
This year's NCAA Super Regional features 13 teams and nearly 130 wrestlers. Super Regional Three participants include Augustana, Indianapolis, U-Mary, Maryville, Minnesota State, MSU Moorhead, Minot State, Newman (Kan.), Northern State, Southwest Minnesota State, St. Cloud State, Upper Iowa and Wisconsin-Parkside.
The top four place winners in each weight class will advance to the NCAA Championship in Birmingham, Ala., on March 8 and 9.
First-round matches begin at 10 a.m., and the finals start at 7 p.m. Doors will open to the public at 9 a.m.
Six of the 13 teams in this year's Super Regional are nationally ranked and two more are receiving votes, while 27 individuals are ranked in their respective weight classes including four ranked wrestlers at the 133, 184 and 197 pound weight classes.
MEDIA REQUESTS
Media credentials for reporters, photographers, etc., must be arranged in advance of the championship. Request for credentials should be directed to the sports communication office via e-mail or mail:
Howie Thompson, Director of Sports Communication
Upper Iowa University
605 Washington Street
Fayette, IA 52142
563-425-5307
thompsonh@uiu.edu
SCHEDULE
Sunday, February 24
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6:00 a.m. |
Practice Area/Training Room Open |
Ramada Inn Conv. Center |
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7:45 a.m. |
Skin Checks |
Ramada Inn Conv. Center |
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8 a.m. |
Weigh-Ins |
Ramada Inn Conv. Center |
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9 a.m. |
Doors Open Public |
Young Arena |
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10 a.m. |
First Round |
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11:30 a.m. |
Quarterfinals (including some first-round wrestle backs) |
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1:30 p.m. |
Second round of wrestle backs |
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3:30 p.m. |
Semifinals and third round of wrestle backs |
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5:00 p.m. |
Semifinals of wrestle backs |
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6:00 p.m. |
Third place and fifth place matches |
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7:30 p.m. |
Finals and True fourth place matches (if necessary) |
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*Middle round times are approximate. We will not take any breaks between rounds.
*Finals will start at 7:30 p.m.
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