Two-time NCAA champ, three-time finalist for Iowa State. World and Olympic gold medalist. GOAT of college wrestling at Iowa.
Dan Gable On Iowa Wrestling NCAA Champion Marty Kistler
May 5, 2025
Dan Gable reflects on 1985 and 1986 NCAA champion Marty Kistler.
1985 NCAA Championships, 158 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Kenny Fischer, Oklahoma, 5-4
R16: Dave Ewing, Iowa State, 6-4
QF: Tony Tracey, Louisiana State, Fall 1:18
SF: Ernie Blazeff, Michigan State, 6-1
F: Greg Elinsky, Penn State, 4-3
1986 NCAA Championships, 167 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Rod Sande, Minnesota, 14-6
R16: Bryan Wilson, Wyoming, 21-8
QF: Fred Little, Fresno State, TF 20-4
SF: Mike Van Arsdale, Iowa State, 9-3
F: Mark Van Tine, Oklahoma State, 15-3
