Dan Gable
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Biography
Danny Mack Gable is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler and coach. Considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Gable is a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, a World Wrestling Championships gold medalist, and an Olympic gold medalist.
"The 1st period is won by the best technician. The 2nd period is won by the kid in the best shape. The 3rd period is won by the kid with the biggest heart."
"Right out of high school I never had the fear of getting beat, which is how most people lose."
"More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride."
"Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy."
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts."
"I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win."
"My wrestling and family go together. It's always been that way, from day one with my mom and dad, my sister, my wife, four daughters, grandsons, son-in-laws."
"Freedom across the world is a result of many individuals working together."
"My advice to young wrestlers is that your surroundings really make a difference. You want to put yourself in good, positive surroundings."
"I went to college. I had a double major in biology and physical education, but my major was wrestling."