The Unbreakable Bond: The Remarkable True Story of Two All-American Wrestling Teammates Pitted Against Each Other

The Unbreakable Bond is the remarkable true story of two All-American wrestling teammates who were pitted against each other in the NCAA finals. It is a story of friendship, rivalry, and the power of the human spirit.

The two wrestlers, Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz, were both from small towns in Pennsylvania. They met in high school and quickly became friends. They were both talented wrestlers, and they both dreamed of winning the NCAA championship. In 1982, Mark and Dave were both freshmen at the University of Oklahoma. They quickly became two of the best wrestlers on the team. They both won their weight classes at the Big Eight Conference championships, and they both qualified for the NCAA championships.

Full Circle: The Remarkable True Story of Two All-American Wrestling Teammates Pitted Against Each Other in the War on Drugs and Then Reunited as Coaches

by Chuck Malkus

4.5 out of 5

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At the NCAA championships, Mark and Dave were both seeded in the top four in their weight classes. They both won their first two matches, and they both advanced to the semifinals. In the semifinals, Mark faced a tough opponent from Iowa. He was losing the match in the third period, but he rallied to win in overtime.

Dave also faced a tough opponent in the semifinals. He was winning the match in the third period, but he was caught in a headlock and lost by a pin. Mark and Dave both advanced to the finals, but they were in different weight classes. Mark won his weight class, and Dave finished second in his weight class.

After the NCAA championships, Mark and Dave both went on to have successful wrestling careers. Mark won an Olympic gold medal in 1984, and Dave won an Olympic silver medal in 1984. The Unbreakable Bond is a story about friendship, rivalry, and the power of the human spirit. It is a story that will inspire readers to never give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.

Main Themes

The Unbreakable Bond is a story about many different things, but its main themes are friendship, rivalry, and the power of the human spirit.

Mark and Dave were best friends, and their friendship was tested when they were pitted against each other in the NCAA finals. However, their friendship survived, and it is one of the most important things in their lives.

Mark and Dave were also fierce rivals. They both wanted to win the NCAA championship, and they both pushed each other to be their best. Their rivalry made them better wrestlers, and it helped them to achieve their goals.

The Unbreakable Bond is also a story about the power of the human spirit. Mark and Dave both faced challenges in their lives, but they never gave up on their dreams. They both persevered, and they both achieved great things.

Characters

The Unbreakable Bond features a cast of memorable characters, including:

• Mark Schultz: A talented wrestler who won an Olympic gold medal in 1984.
• Dave Schultz: A talented wrestler who won an Olympic silver medal in 1984.
• Stan Abel: The head coach of the University of Oklahoma wrestling team.
• Dave's parents: Supportive parents who helped Dave to achieve his goals.
• Mark's parents: Supportive parents who helped Mark to achieve his goals.

The Unbreakable Bond is a well-written and inspiring story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a story about friendship, rivalry, and the power of the human spirit.

Full Circle: The Remarkable True Story of Two All-American Wrestling Teammates Pitted Against Each Other in the War on Drugs and Then Reunited as Coaches

by Chuck Malkus

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14216 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	248 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE