1991 and 1992 University of Iowa Team

Coached by wrestling legend Dan Gable, the 1991 and 1992 University of Iowa teams used identical starting lineups to win Big Ten Conference and NCAA championships. The 1991 team had a 21-1 dual meet record and qualified all 10 wrestlers for the national tournament, where nine were All-Americans. The 1992 team had a 16-0 dual meet record and qualified all 10 wrestlers for the national tournament, where nine were All-Americans. The 1991 starting lineup and their NCAA finish are: Chad Zaputil (2nd at 118), Terry Brands (2nd at 126), Tom Brands (1st at 134), Troy Steiner (2nd at 142), Terry Steiner (3rd at 150), Tom Ryan (2nd at 158), Mark Reiland (1st at 167), Bart Chelesvig (3rd at 177), Travis Fiser (6th at 190), and John Oostendorp (275). The 1992 starting lineup and their NCAA finish are: Chad Zaputil (2nd at 118), Terry Brands (1st at 126), Tom Brands (1st at 134), Troy Steiner (1st at 142), Terry Steiner (5th at 150), Tom Ryan (3rd at 158), Mark Reiland (167), Bart Chelesvig (3rd at 177), Travis Fiser (5th at 190), and John Oostendorp (5th at 275).


Awards:

Year
2021
Award
Glen Brand Team Award
Chapter/Region
National

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