Gable was the head wrestling coach at the University of Iowa from 1977-1997. During his tenure he established a record of domination that has become legendary in sport. In 21 years as head coach, Gable led his teams to 15 NCAA titles, 21 Big Ten titles, and a 355-21-5 record.
As a wrestler, Gable won two NCAA titles for Iowa State and compiled a 183-1 record throughout high school and college. At the 1972 Olympics he won a gold medal at 149.5 pounds without surrendering a single point.
Sesker is the manager of communications for USA Wrestling and was a long-time journalist for the Omaha World-Herald. In 2000, he was named the National Wrestling Media Association's journalist of the year and is considered one of the nation's top wrestling journalists. He will be discussing the upcoming World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Trenge was a three-time All-American for Lehigh University and is currently serving as an assistant coach at his alma mater. He is also the centerpiece of a new wrestling documentary entitled "Veritas." This feature-length film documents Trenge's senior year at Lehigh as he attempts to become an NCAA champion.
"On the Mat" is a weekly wrestling radio program that airs every Wednesday night. This week's broadcast can be heard live from 6-7 p.m. Central Standard Time. The Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Waterloo, Iowa, hosts the show.
"On the Mat" can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa on 1650, The Fan. Feel free to e-mail radio@wrestlingmuseum.org with questions or comments about the show.
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