Bio on Les Gutches
(From Oregon State Sports Information)
Les was a four-year letterman who was considered the best OSU wrestler in modern history. He compiled a record of 134-10 and was named Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAA Championships as a senior. He was also named Outstanding Wrestler at the U.S. Nationals in 1996. He won two NCAA titles at 177 and was a three-time Academic All-American. His post-collegiate career included numerous international competitions and titles. He was a gold medalist at the 1998 Goodwill Games, the bronze at the 1999 World Championships, and a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team. He has coached internationally and assisted coaching at OSU.

The following is a year-by-year breakdown of Les Gutches college statistics:
Season School Year of Eligibilty Bouts W L T Falls W Pct. All-American Weight
1993 Oregon State Freshman 36 28 8 0 - 77.8 DNP 177
1994 Oregon State Sophomore 39 37 2 0 - 94.8 5th 177
1995 Oregon State Junior 33 33 0 0 - 100.0 1st 177
1996 Oregon State Senior 36 36 0 0 - 100.0 1st 177
Career 144 134 10 0 17 93.1 3 times
T.J. Jaworsky received the Outstanding Wrestling award from Cal State Bakersfield coach T.J. Kerr after the North Carolina wrestler won his third NCAA championship in 1995.