Biographies

Kevin Jackson

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Kevin Jackson is considered one of the best freestyle wrestlers in U.S. history, winning a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain at 180.5 pounds, and claiming World Championship gold medals in both 1991 and 1995. Jackson is one of only five U.S. wrestlers to claim three career World-level titles. 

In college, Jackson competed for both Louisiana State and Iowa State. From 1983 through 1985 Jackson was a three-time All-American at LSU. After his junior season, Louisiana State dropped their wrestling program and Jackson transferred to Iowa State for his final year of eligibility. At the 1987 NCAA tournament the Cyclone star 167-pounder finished second to end his college career as a four-time All-American.

.Did you know?
Kevin Jackson was the second black wrestler to win an Olympic gold medal.

Lou Banach

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Lou Banach reached the height of his career at the 1984 Olympics when he won a gold medal at the 220 pound weight class in dominating fashion. Banach won the Olympic title at Los Angeles with four falls and an 11-1 decision. The final, against an American competing for Syria, lasted 61 seconds.

At the University of Iowa, Banach - who only weighed 210 pounds and wrestled at heavyweight - was known for taking on opponents who doubled him in size. The Hawkeye star won two NCAA titles in 1981 & 1983 and placed third in 1982. His overall college record was 90-14-2. He is considered one of the greatest college heavyweights to ever step foot on a mat. 

Did you know?
Lou Banach is the fraternal twin brother of 1984 Olympic champion Ed Banach. Both Banachs are members of the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa.

Ed Banach

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Ed Banach won an Olympic gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in dominating fashion. The Port Jervis, NY, native went 4-0 and won in the finals 12-0 over Akira Ohta from Japan.

Banach's career at the University of Iowa was equally impressive. From 1980-1983 the Hawkeye star made it to the finals of the NCAA tournament all four years and won titles in 1980, '81, & '83. Banach finished his career at Iowa with a 141-9-1 record. He also holds the school record for most pins in a career (73) and ranks second in season pins (22).

Did you know?
Banach was named the Big Ten Athlete of the Year in 1983.

Randy Lewis

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At the 1984 Olympic Games Randy Lewis won the gold medal in dominating fashion. Of the four opponents he faced in the tournament none lasted the entire match. Lewis also made the 1980 Olympic that was boycotted by the United States.

Lewis was a four-time All-American and a two-time NCAA champion at the University of Iowa from 1978-1981. He posted a career record of 127-11-1 and his 64 career pins ranks second behind Ed Banach's 73. During his sophomore campaign Lewis went 36-0 with 19 pins.

Did you know?
Randy Lewis made the 1978 World Team after his true freshman season with the Hawkeye's.

Chris Campbell

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In 1977, after his senior year in college, Chris Campbell made his first World team at the age of 23. In 1980 he made his first Olympic team but was unable to compete because of the United States' boycott of the the Games. The following year Campbell won a gold medal at the World Championships.

After a layoff of nearly 10 years, Campbell made a comeback in 1990 at the age of 35. At the World Championships that year he won a silver medal. The following year he placed fifth at the World's despite notching a victory over the eventual champion. In 1992 Campbell made his second Olympic team and earned a bronze medal at 198 pounds.

While wrestling for the University of Iowa Campbell was a three-time All-American and a two-time NCAA champion, winning titles in 1976 & '77. His career record of 122-6-3 ranks sixth on Iowa's all-time career winning percentage list.

Did you know?
Chris Campbell was 37 years old when he won his bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics.

Ben Peterson

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Ben Peterson has the rare distinction of being a member of three different Olympic wrestling teams. In 1972 Peterson won a gold medal in Munich. Four years later, at the 1976 Olympics, he turned in a silver medal performance. Peterson made his third Olympic team in 1980 but was denied a chance at another medal when the United States boycotted the Games because of the Soviet Union's invasion into Afghanistan.

Peterson's college career was equally impressive. Wrestling for Iowa State, Peterson was a three-time All-American and won two NCAA titles in 1971 and 1972. The former Cyclone star won his last 52 matches in college.

A native of Wisconsin, Peterson currently runs wrestling camps in his home state.

Did you know?
Ben Peterson's brother, John, won a silver medal at the 1972 Olympics and a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics.

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