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Duane Koslowski

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Duane Koslowski
Personal information
Born(1959-08-16)August 16, 1959
Watertown, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 2025(2025-02-02) (aged 65)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Weight class130 kg
Event(s)Greco-Roman
Folkstyle
College teamMinnesota-Morris
ClubMinnesota Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis 130 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing Minnesota-Morris
NCAA Division III Championships
Gold medal – first place 1981 University Heights Heavyweight

Duane Koslowski (August 16, 1959 – February 2, 2025) was an American wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 130 kg at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1] His twin brother, Dennis Koslowski, wrestled with him at Minnesota-Morris and was a two-time Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling. Duane Koslowski died on February 2, 2025, at the age of 65.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Duane Koslowski Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "1988 Greco-Roman Olympian Duane Koslowski, 65, has passed away". USA Wrestling. February 9, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.