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National champion

Derek St. John winning

University of Iowa wrestler Derek St. John became the 52nd national champion in program history following a 3-2 decision over Northwestern's Jason Welch in the finals of the 2013 NCAA Championships. Story

Freezing for a good cause

Kirk Ferentz and Tom Brands go for a freezing dip in the Iowa River

Tom Brands and Kirk Ferentz go for a polar plunge in the Iowa River Saturday, Feb. 2 to raise money for the Hawkeye Wrestling Club. Story

Hawkeye vs. Hawkeye

The referee signals three points for green

More than 1,500 wrestling fans jammed the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex over three sessions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to watch this year's wrestle-offs. Photo Feature

Hawkeye treks familiar ground

lofthouse

The Hawkeye wrestling team opens practice for the 2012-13 season on Wednesday with former wrestler Luke Lofthouse as the new strength and conditioning coach. Story

Brands signs deal through 2017

tom brands coaches at matside during a 2008 wrestling match

University of Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands has signed a five-year contract to continue as head coach of the Hawkeye wrestling program through the 2016-17 season. The Hawkeyes have won three NCAA championships during Brands' first six years at the helm. Story

Plenty to cheer about

America Needs Farmers card stunt at Kinnick Stadium

The 2011-12 athletics year provided several fond memories for UI Director of Athletics Gary Barta: success in competition and in the classroom, continued upgrades to facilities, and one heck of a card stunt at Kinnick. Barta took some time to reflect on the recent past and discuss what's being done to keep Iowa competitive in all aspects of athletics. Story

Five Hawkeyes named to 2012 Hall of Fame Class

Royce Alger talks with ESPN

The National Iowa Varsity Club and the University of Iowa Department of Athletics announced June 29 the names of five individuals—Jim Craig, Bill Frazier, Royce Alger, Liz Tchou, Bashir Yamini—who make up the 2012 Athletics Hall of Fame Class. Story

A world-class atmosphere in Iowa City

Olympic trials action

Carver-Hawkeye Arena was electrified by the nation's best wrestlers (including several with UI ties) and 54,000 cheering spectators during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials, held April 21-22 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Photo Feature

Two days of triumph at the trials

Kelsey Campbell, left, celebrates her Olympic dream while Helen Maroulis looks on in disbelief in the 55-kg competition.

The Olympic Wrestling Trials, held this weekend in Carver Hawkeye Arena, were full of action and reaction, heartbreak and excitement. Iowa Now was there to capture some of the scenes. Photo Feature

This one time, bronze is acceptable

Dan Gable statue

As a competitor and coach, bronze wasn't acceptable for Dan Gable. On Wednesday, that metal fit fine in the form of a statue that was unveiled outside the entrance to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Photo Feature

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