Dave Schultz is arguably the most beloved wrestler in wrestling history. Famed for learning Russian, Schultz was a friend to all who loved the sport he cherished. John Smith is one of the greatest athletes of the twentieth century, and now ranks alongside other Distinguished Members whose names emerge in any discussion of "the greatest American wrestler ever.” Here’s John Smith and Dave Schultz warming up together at the 1989 World Cup. Dave Schultz was inducted as a Distinguished Member of the

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1996 Olympics, gold medal match, 100 Kg, Kurt Angle (USA) vs. Abbas Jadidi (Iran.) The wrestlers were tied 1-1 after regulation and an overtime period, totaling eight minutes of wrestling. Each wrestler had the same number of passivity calls, forcing a judges’ decision to determine the gold medalist. Talented heavyweight Kurt Angle accomplished it all. He powered his way to membership in the "Big Four," claiming championships at the Junior Nationals, NCAA, 1995 World and 1996 Olympic Games. Only