Gable to attend grand opening of new wrestling facility in Lancaster, Pa. on October 18
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Lancaster, PA - Dan Gable, one of the most renowned American wrestling figures, is leaving Iowa next weekend. Settle down Hawkeye fans, he's only going to be gone for a few days.
The Manheim Township Mat Club (Lancaster, PA) is celebrating the opening of their brand new wrestling facility, which includes the largest high school wrestling room in the nation.
The celebration, which takes place on Saturday, October 18th at Manheim Township High School, will include a two-hour clinic by Dan Gable.
Following the conclusion of the clinic, there will be a lunch at the high school. Gable will be the honored guest speaker.
"We've been successful in growing our youth club and building a new facility. We're trying to grow and rejuvenate the sport of wrestling," said Paul Lopez of the Manheim Township Mat Club. "Bringing in someone like Dan Gable raises the awareness of the importance of the sport and what one can accomplish."
Gable began his legacy as a wrestler at Iowa State, where he won two NCAA titles. His combined prep and collegiate record was 182-1. Following his career at Iowa State, Gable won the 1971 World Championship and 1972 Munich Olympics, where he did not surrender a point.
However, as the head coach at the University of Iowa is where Gable became a household name. Under his watch, the Hawkeyes won 15 NCAA titles, and 45 wrestlers won NCAA titles.
The clinic is open to all wrestlers, so put it on your calendar to make the trek to Lancaster. Space is limited, so all interested in attending should contact Paul Lopez at 717.314.1129.
The Manheim Township Mat Club (Lancaster, PA) is celebrating the opening of their brand new wrestling facility, which includes the largest high school wrestling room in the nation.
The celebration, which takes place on Saturday, October 18th at Manheim Township High School, will include a two-hour clinic by Dan Gable.
Following the conclusion of the clinic, there will be a lunch at the high school. Gable will be the honored guest speaker.
"We've been successful in growing our youth club and building a new facility. We're trying to grow and rejuvenate the sport of wrestling," said Paul Lopez of the Manheim Township Mat Club. "Bringing in someone like Dan Gable raises the awareness of the importance of the sport and what one can accomplish."
Gable began his legacy as a wrestler at Iowa State, where he won two NCAA titles. His combined prep and collegiate record was 182-1. Following his career at Iowa State, Gable won the 1971 World Championship and 1972 Munich Olympics, where he did not surrender a point.
However, as the head coach at the University of Iowa is where Gable became a household name. Under his watch, the Hawkeyes won 15 NCAA titles, and 45 wrestlers won NCAA titles.
The clinic is open to all wrestlers, so put it on your calendar to make the trek to Lancaster. Space is limited, so all interested in attending should contact Paul Lopez at 717.314.1129.
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