Lou Banach

Medal record

Lou Banach in 1984
Men's freestyle wrestling
Competitor for the  United States
Gold 1984 Los Angeles Heavyweight

Lou Banach (born February 6, 1960)[1] is a former wrestler for the University of Iowa wrestling team. He won NCAA championships in 1981 and 1983. His overall collegiate record was 92-14-3. In 1984, Banach won a gold medal in the 220 pound weight class at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.[2] He was born in Port Jervis, New York on February 6, 1960. Banach's twin brother, Ed Banach, was also a gold medalist in wrestling at the same Olympiad.

References

  1. ^ "Lou Banach". Sports Reference. 2010. http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ba/lou-banach-1.html. Retrieved 18 November 2010. 
  2. ^ "As tough guys go, Banach a real Lou-Lou". Times Herald-Record. Orange County Publications. 11 August 2006. http://archive.recordonline.com/sports/50best/7a.html. Retrieved 18 November 2010.