Minnesota has produced its fair share of athletic legends, but Gable Steveson is in a league of his own. Olympic gold medalist, NCAA powerhouse, and a showman through and through. Steveson’s name carries serious weight in the wrestling world. So when he popped back up on the University of Minnesota campus this week, fans were quick to speculate. But no one expected what came next. In a wild turn of events, Steveson was spotted flipping, swinging, and stretching with the Minnesota gymnastics team in a crossover collab that had Instagram buzzing. “The crossover you didn’t know you needed,” read the GopherSports caption on May 29, 2025, and they weren’t wrong.
Guided by gymnastics stars Mya Hooten and Lauren Pearl, Steveson and teammate Max McEnelly gave their best shot at bars, floor routines, and more, proving just how versatile elite athletes can be. But just when the internet was catching its breath from that surprise, Steveson dropped another bombshell. One that truly shook the mat. In a fresh post that has fans doing double-takes, the Olympic champ revealed that he’s stepping back into the wrestling circle for one night only.
No gimmicks, no tricks! Just raw, old-school Gable Steveson ready to remind the world why he was once untouchable on the mat. Gable Steveson took to Instagram Stories, highlighting his big return. “WOODBINE, IOWA — I WILL SEE YOU JULY 13! ALL INFO IS BELOW!!!” And just like that, the wrestling world lit up. The Olympic gold medalist is officially headlining the CREW Champions Wrestling Camp, brought to fans by Gary and Vicki Argotsinger.
Scheduled for July 13th, the event offers a Beginner Skills Camp (Grades K–6) from 9:00 to 10:30 AM and an Advanced Takedown Camp (Grades 5–12) from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. The $100 registration even includes a free T-shirt for those who sign up before June 26th. From the patriotic backdrop to Steveson standing tall with the American flag, it’s clear. This isn’t just a camp. It’s a one-night-only revival of the spirit that made him a legend.
Even after his unexpected loss at the NCAA Wrestling Championships earlier this spring, the 24-year-old hasn’t lost sight of the bigger picture. While his foray into MMA and pro wrestling caught headlines, Steveson’s ultimate dream remains Olympic gold again. He skipped the Paris 2024 Games due to his WWE obligations, a move that coincided with a major drought.
For the first time in 56 years, the U.S. men’s freestyle team didn’t bring home gold. “I do have goals in mind,” he told MMA Fighting ahead of his anticipated showdown with Wyatt Hendrickson. “I would love to go to L.A. in 2028. Winning the Olympics in America would be such a big thing… That’s definitely a big part of why I came back to wrestle.” His vision is locked in.
And every move, whether on the mat or off, is inching him closer to that ultimate goal. But wrestling isn’t the only way Steveson has been sharpening his edge. Just days ago, he took a bold detour into the world of gymnastics, joining Minnesota’s women’s team for a crossover session that left fans stunned and delighted. The moment wasn’t just about an athletic spectacle.
It was a window into Steveson’s growth mindset. Willing to stumble, eager to learn, and driven to evolve, he’s proving that greatness isn’t about staying in your lane. It’s about expanding it. And with July 13 locked in and his Olympic ambitions reignited, this might just be the start of Gable Steveson’s most captivating chapter yet.
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