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  1. John William Smith (born August 9, 1965) is an American folkstyle and freestyle wrestler and coach. Smith was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, and a six-time world level champion with two Olympic Championships and four World Wrestling Championships.

  2. Apr 11, 2024 · STILLWATER – Oklahoma State legend John Smith announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 33-year run as head coach of the Cowboy wrestling program. The legacy of his career is astounding.

  3. Apr 11, 2024 · Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith has announced his retirement after 33 years. His teams won five NCAA team championships, 33 individual NCAA champions and 23 conference titles.

  4. Apr 12, 2024 · John Smith is an American freestyle wrestler who won six consecutive world championships (1987–92) and won two Olympic gold medals in the featherweight class. Smith, whose three brothers were all accomplished wrestlers, competed at Oklahoma State University, winning the National Collegiate Athletic.

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  5. John Smith is a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, having won two Olympic gold medals, four World titles, and 90 consecutive collegiate matches. He also coached Oklahoma State to the NCAA team title in 2011.

  6. Apr 15, 2024 · John Smith, a six-time Olympic and World Championship gold medalist, bids farewell to the mat after coaching Oklahoma State for 33 years. He leaves a lasting legacy on his athletes, who express their sadness and gratitude at his final press conference.

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  8. Jan 6, 2022 · STILLWATER – Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith has earned the title of Greatest American Wrestler of All Time, according to FloWrestling. A six-time world champion that included Olympic gold medals in 1988 and 1992, Smith's accomplishments are second to none as he has won at every level of wrestling.

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