Les Gutches, 1996 Hodge Trophy winner
(From Oregon State Sports Information)
Les was a four-year letterman who was considered the best OSU wrestler in modern history. He compiled a record of 134-10 and was named Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAA Championships as a senior. He was also named Outstanding Wrestler at the U.S. Nationals in 1996. He won two NCAA titles at 177 and was a three-time Academic All-American. His post-collegiate career included numerous international competitions and titles. He was a gold medalist at the 1998 Goodwill Games, the bronze at the 1999 World Championships, and a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team. He has coached internationally and assisted coaching at OSU.
The following is a year-by-year breakdown of Les Gutches college statistics:
Season | School | Year of Eligibilty | Bouts | W | L | T | Falls | W Pct. | All-American | Weight |
1993 | Oregon State | Freshman | 36 | 28 | 8 | 0 | – | 77.8 | DNP | 177 |
1994 | Oregon State | Sophomore | 39 | 37 | 2 | 0 | – | 94.8 | 5th | 177 |
1995 | Oregon State | Junior | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | – | 100.0 | 1st | 177 |
1996 | Oregon State | Senior | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | – | 100.0 | 1st | 177 |
Career | 144 | 134 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 93.1 | 3 times |