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 Royce Alger
Apr 3, 2025
Dan Gable reflects on two-time NCAA champion Royce Alger.
1987 NCAA Championships, 167 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Andy Rice, Cornell, 16-1
R16: Jerry Umin, Eastern Michigan, 17-9
QF: Craig Martin, Missouri, 16-5
SF: Joe Urso, Purdue, 25-10
F: Kevin Jackson, Iowa State, 10-4
1988 NCAA Championships, 177 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Gary Horner, Clarion, Fall 6:33
R16: Mark Whitehead, Northwestern, 14-8
QF: Charlie Buckshaw, Tennessee-Chattanooga, Fall 6:16
SF: Chris Barnes, Oklahoma State, 8-2
F: Dan Mayo, Penn State, 6-4
