wrestlingretirementNCAA championshipsOklahoma State's John Smith retires after a 33-year career marked by significant achievements in wrestling.
Exemplifying a storied career, John Smith retires as Oklahoma State’s wrestling coach, closing a 33-year tenure that delivered five NCAA team championships, 33 individual NCAA champions, 23 conference titles, and a personal record of winning six world championships as a competitor, including two Olympic gold medals. Smith's leadership also extended to coaching roles in the Olympics and World Championships, further solidifying his legacy in wrestling.