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Smith is the only American wrestler ever to win six consecutive World and Olympic championships as a competitor. At the end of his competitive career, Smith had won more World and Olympic gold medals in wrestling than any other American.
John Smith. August 09, 1965 - Present. Over a six-year span, which started while he was still a student at Oklahoma State, John Smith was the best wrestler in the world. He now ranks alongside other Distinguished Members whose names emerge in any discussion of "the greatest American wrestler ever."
Aug 5, 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.
May 16, 2024 · Not only a legend on the mat -- having won two NCAA titles, four World gold medals, and two Olympic gold medals -- Coach Smith was also one of the greatest collegiate wrestling coaches of all...
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.
Oklahoma State wrestling head coach John Smith announced his retirement Thursday and explained his decision to walk away now. A complete career is what Smith cited after over three decades...
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.
Apr 13, 2024 · John Smith’s retirement announcement rippled across the college wrestling landscape this week. The legendary Oklahoma State coach piled up 490 dual meet victories, five national...
John Smith is the most titled American wrestler ever. A freestyler, he won two NCAA championships while at Oklahoma State. His first major international victory was the Goodwill Games title in 1986, although he had also been Junior World Champion in 1985. In 1987, he won the Pan-American Championship and the World Championship.
May 2, 2022 · 1988 and 1992 Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medalist John Smith has been named as one of 15 finalists for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. Smith is one of just three wrestlers from the United States to win two Olympic gold medals, joined by George Mehnert (1904, 1908) and Bruce Baumgartner (1984, 1992).
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