Gable Steveson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gable Steveson.

Gable Steveson is an accomplished American wrestler and mixed martial artist. He achieved significant success in freestyle wrestling, highlighted by a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics and three age-group world championships. In folkstyle wrestling, representing the University of Minnesota, he earned two Dan Hodge Trophies, two NCAA Division I national championships, four Big Ten Conference championships, and five All-American honors. Steveson transitioned to professional mixed martial arts, debuting at LFA 217 on September 12, 2025.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2017: Junior Schalles Award

In 2017, Gable Steveson received the Junior Schalles Award for best high school pinner.

November 2019: Bill Farrell Memorial International Gold Medal

In November 2019, Gable Steveson added a gold medal from the Bill Farrell Memorial International.

2019: NCAA Division I National Championships

At the 2019 NCAA Division I National Championships, Gable Steveson made it to the semifinals and claimed third place, earning All-American status.

2019: Pan American Games

In 2019, Gable Steveson warms up at the Pan American Continental Championships dominating all five of his opponents and helping the team sweep all ten freestyle medals.

2020: Olympic Gold Medalist

In 2020, Gable Steveson became a Summer Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling.

2020: US Olympic Team Qualification

In 2020, Gable Steveson qualified to represent the United States at the Summer Olympic Games by winning the US Olympic Team Trials.

2020: Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal

In 2020, Gable Steveson won the Summer Olympic Games gold medal, becoming the youngest freestyle wrestler to win Olympic gold at super heavyweight (125 kg) at the age of 21 years, two months and six days.

2022: NCAA Division I National Championships

At the 2022 NCAA Division I National Championships, Gable Steveson defeated Cohlton Schultz in the finale and left his shoes on the mat, signaling retirement from amateur wrestling.

2022: Big Ten Athlete of the Year

In 2022, Gable Steveson was named the Big Ten Athlete of the Year.

2023: Return to Freestyle Competition and US Open Win

In 2023, Gable Steveson returned to freestyle competition at the US Open Wrestling Championships, winning the tournament and earning the right to represent the United States at the World Wrestling Championships, although he later declined.