Danny Mack "Dan" Gable (born October 25, 1948) is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler and coach. He is a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, a world gold medalist, and an Olympic gold medalist. Gable was only the third wrestler to have ever been inducted into the United World Wrestling's Hall of Fame in the Legend category.

From 1971 to 1973, Gable competed internationally in freestyle wrestling. Highlights of his career include gold medals at the 1971 Tbilisi Tournament, the 1971 world championships, and the 1972 Olympic Games. At the 1972 Olympic Games, in particular, Gable won all six of his matches without giving up a point.

In April 1973, Esquire Magazine profiled Gable in an article entitled 'Gorgeous Dan'. In November 1996, in a GQ Magazine cover story, actor Tom Cruise spoke of his admiration for Gable. In 2005, professional wrestler The Iron Sheik praised Gable at his induction to the WWE Hall of Fame. Gable also appears in the 2005 documentary film 'Catch: The Hold Not Taken', and is mentioned in the 2008 movie 'Never Back Down'.

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