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 MMA fighter. He achieved significant success in freestyle wrestling, winning a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics and multiple age-group world championships. In folkstyle wrestling, representing the University of Minnesota, Steveson earned two Dan Hodge Trophies, two NCAA Division I national titles, and four Big Ten Conference championships, along with five All-American honors. He 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

For his 2017 performance, Gable Steveson received the Junior Schalles Award for best high school pinner.

2019: Pan American Games Gold

Prior to the Olympics, on May 30, 2019, Gable Steveson warmed up at the Pan American Continental Championships where he dominated his opponents.

September 17, 2020: Beat The Streets Event Victory

On September 17, 2020, Gable Steveson competed at the annual Beat The Streets event, defeating Trent Hillger by technical fall.

2020: US Olympic Team Trials Victory

From April 2 to 3, 2020 (rescheduled), Gable Steveson won the US Olympic Team Trials, qualifying him to represent the United States at the Summer Olympic Games.

2020: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2020, Gable Steveson won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in freestyle wrestling.

2020: Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal

On August 5, 2020, Gable Steveson won the gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in the men's freestyle 125 kg event, defeating Geno Petriashvili in a dramatic final.