“Freedom across the world is a result of many individuals working together.”

“Freedom across the world is a result of many individuals working together.”

“I went to college. I had a double major in biology and physical education, but my major was wrestling.”

“My wrestling and family go together. It's always been that way, from day one with my mom and dad, my sister, my wife, four daughters, grandsons, son-in-laws.”

“More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride.”

“Right out of high school I never had the fear of getting beat, which is how most people lose.”

“I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win.”

“Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.”

“That too ended in defeat with an injury. We have the video. It was painful to watch you struggle; even more painful for you to participate! I knew the Dan Gable dream was over when Nicola proved more into it than you were. But looking back on that time, it was evident that you had a mind of your own. If you didn't want to do something, no one could make you.”