By now, you’ve probably heard about The Dual, a groundbreaking six-part docuseries that dives deep into one of the most iconic wrestling duals of all time: the 1986 showdown between Dan Gable’s Iowa Hawkeyes and Jim Gibbons’ Iowa State Cyclones. Packed with drama, high-stakes matchups, and larger-than-life personalities, this series takes you back to a golden era of college wrestling when Iowa was at the pinnacle of dominance and the state of Iowa lived and breathed the sport.

Get ready, wrestling fans. FloWrestling is bringing you an unprecedented look into one of the most iconic moments in collegiate wrestling history. "The Dual of the Decade: The 1986 Iowa vs. Iowa State Wrestling Classic," is available for free on FloWrestling. This series dives deep into the unforgettable showdown between two wrestling powerhouses—Iowa and Iowa State—in what is widely regarded as one of the greatest duals ever.

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Below are post-season rosters for every Iowa men’s wrestling team since 1973. Gary Kurdelmeier replaced Dave McCuskey after the 1972 season and hired Olympic gold medalist Dan Gable as his assistant.

J Robinson’s history in wrestling is as deep and diverse as anyone’s. He competed for Oklahoma State under Myron Roderick, coached with Gary Kurdelmeier and Dan Gable at Iowa, and built Minnesota into a championship program.

It’s easy to romanticize the past — especially when it comes to Dan Gable’s gaudy coaching record. Gable’s 21 seasons as Iowa’s head wrestling coach (1977-97) is the stuff of legend.

The state of Iowa added to its wrestling legacy by adding another national team championship to its total in 2023. Iowa now has a staggering 71 national team titles between five different divisions and eight different colleges.

Dan Gable remains one of the most popular and influential figures in wrestling. Known for his high-intensity training methods, Gable revolutionized wrestling and transcended the sport.

Imagine opening your mailbox and there is something from Dan Gable’s mom waiting for you. Inside the envelope is a get-well-soon note signed by Katie Gable.

The most exclusive club in wrestling is 12 members strong. Gable Steveson could be number 13 if he makes a World team.

Former Iowa coach Dan Gable declared Jessie Whitmer as the strongest man in the world immediately after he won the 118-pound title at the 1997 NCAA Championships in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It was a nickname assistant coach Terry Brands gave the lightweight wrestler during his senior season.

The state of Iowa added to its wrestling legacy by adding another national team championship to its total in 2023. Iowa now has a staggering 71 national team titles between five different divisions and eight different colleges.

It was the bombshell announcement that no one saw coming.

The National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic presented by Cliff Keen will make a triumphant return this year — and the scheduled matchups will make for one of the best wrestling events this year.

What more does John Smith have to do?