Stewart Carter was an NCAA and Big Eight Conference champion at 158 pounds for Iowa State University in 1987 as a senior. Carter, who was named ISU Athlete of the Year for his accomplishments, was a crucial part of the Cyclones winning the NCAA team title, finishing 25 points ahead of runner-up Iowa. He wrestled in high school for Waterloo Columbus, and was the school's first four-time state qualifier, placing third in 1980 and 1982 and second in 1981.