What is 1976 ncaa wrestling championships?

The 1976 NCAA Wrestling Championships were held on March 11-13, 1976, at the Assembly Hall in Champaign, Illinois. The team champion was the University of Iowa with 140 points, which won its second consecutive title. It was also the first time a team from outside the state of Oklahoma had won the national championship since 1932.

The individual champions in each weight class were:

• 118 lbs: Joe Gonzales from Oklahoma State University
• 126 lbs: Dave Schultz from the University of Oklahoma
• 134 lbs: Mike Land from the University of Iowa
• 142 lbs: Barry Davis from the University of Iowa
• 150 lbs: Rich Santoro from Pittsburgh University
• 158 lbs: Lee Kemp from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• 167 lbs: Chris Campbell from Iowa State University
• 177 lbs: Mark Johnson from the University of Michigan
• 190 lbs: Pat Milkovich from Michigan State University
• Heavyweight: Wade Schalles from Clarion University

Wade Schalles became the first wrestler in NCAA history to pin all of his opponents en route to the national championship. He recorded five pins in five matches, including a pin in just 0:11 seconds in the semifinals.

The tournament also had a significant controversy when University of Oklahoma wrestler Melvin Douglas was disqualified in the finals for biting his opponent, losing his chance at the championship.

Overall, the 1976 NCAA Wrestling Championships were a historic event in college wrestling, with several future Olympians and legends of the sport participating.