David Hazewinkel


David Gene "Dave" Hazewinkel is an American former wrestler who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is the twin brother of James Hazewinkel and father of Sam Hazewinkel.
Bronze medal in Brazil 1969 world championships
Silver medal in Canada 1970 World Championships
First American to win silver medal at world championships in Greco Roman Wrestling
First American to win two consecutive world medals in Greco Roman Wrestling
First American to win 2 world medals in Greco Roman
Father of first American father/son Olympians - son Sam Hazewinkel