Duane Koslowski
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Duane Edward•Koslowski |
| Used name | Duane•Koslowski |
| Born | 16 August 1959 in Watertown, South Dakota (USA) |
| Died | 2 February 2025 (aged 65 years 5 months 17 days) in Palmyra, Virginia (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 130 kg |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Duane Koslowski was a three-time USA Greco Roman champion at 130 kg from 1986-88. He placed fourth at the 1986 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, and fifth at the 1987 World Championships at Clermont-Ferrand, France. He took gold at the 1987 Pan American Games. Duane wrestled at the 1988 Seoul Olympics alongside his twin brother Dennis Koslowski.
Duane was South Dakota high school champion in 1977,and went undefeated that season. He and his brother attended the University of Minnesota, Morris where they wrestled and played football. In football Duane played offensive guard and was twice all-conference and earned D3 All-American status.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Duane Koslowski | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | 8 |
Olympic family relations
- Twin brother of Dennis Koslowski
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1987 Indianapolis WRE gold: Greco-Roman super-heavyweight -130 kg)