David Hazewinkel

David Gene "Dave" Hazewinkel (born September 8, 1944) is an American former wrestler who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is the twin brother of James Hazewinkel and father of Sam Hazewinkel.[1]

Dave Hazewinkel
Personal information
Full nameDavid Gene Hazewinkel
Born (1944-09-08) September 8, 1944
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Greco-Roman
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1969 Mar del Plata57 kg
Silver medal – second place1970 Edmonton57 kg

He was a bronze medalist in Brazil at the 1969 World Championships and a silver medalist in Canada at the 1970 World Championships. Hazewinkel was the first American to win a silver medal at the World Championships in Greco-Roman wrestling, the first American to win two world medals in Greco-Roman, and the first American to win two consecutive World medals in Greco-Roman.

His son Sam Hazewinkel was also an Olympic wrestler, making them the first father and son to each make the U.S. Olympic team.[2]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dave Hazewinkel". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  2. Young, RJ. (July 20, 2012). OU wrestling: Hazewinkels are first father-son Olympians. The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 17, 2022.


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