IowA’S PASTIME

Wrestling is in Iowa’s DNA. There is a style of wrestling named after the state. Meeting Dan Gable, a former Iowa State wrestler, Iowa Hawkeyes coach, and Olympian is arguably more exciting than meeting the president for many Iowans. However, in recent years the sport has expanded. High school girls wrestling has been sanctioned, opening up Iowa’s favorite pastime to a more diverse base and he results have seen the sport hit new heights.