Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Dan Gable
- Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.
- More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill – none have wrestled without pride.
- There’s always ways of motivating yourself to higher levels. Write about it, dream about it. But after that, turn it into action. Don’t just dream.
- I went to college. I had a double major in biology and physical education, but my major was wrestling.
- A lot of my intensity in wrestling was due to my mental preparation before the matches. I got myself into a different world.
- The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep.
- I can take anyone down at anytime; they can’t take me down; no one can ride or turn me; I can control anyone.
- My advice to young wrestlers is that your surroundings really make a difference. You want to put yourself in good, positive surroundings.
- All I worried about was what Owings was doing to me, instead of what I was doing to him. When you start worrying about that stuff, you’re going down the wrong path.
- Right out of high school I never had the fear of getting beat, which is how most people lose.
Dan Gable is a legendary figure in the world of amateur wrestling. Born on October 25, 1948, in Waterloo, Iowa, Gable’s wrestling career is marked by unparalleled success and dedication.
Gable rose to prominence during his collegiate years at Iowa State University, where he won two NCAA championships and compiled an astonishing record of 117 wins and only one loss. His unparalleled work ethic and relentless training regimen earned him the nickname “Dan the Man.”
Gable’s crowning achievement came at the 1972 Munich Olympics, where he won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling without surrendering a single point to his opponents, a feat that earned him international acclaim. His victory was a testament to his unmatched skill and mental toughness.
Following his competitive career, Gable transitioned into coaching and became the head coach of the University of Iowa’s wrestling team. Under his leadership, the Hawkeyes achieved unprecedented success, winning numerous NCAA team championships.
Gable’s influence extends beyond the wrestling mat. He is revered for his commitment to the sport, inspiring countless athletes and coaches with his relentless pursuit of excellence. His legacy as a wrestler and coach is firmly cemented in the annals of sports history, making Dan Gable an enduring icon in the world of wrestling.
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