Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is returning to wrestling competition for the first time in 17 months and to compete collegiately for the first time in two and a half years. Steveson, 24, announced he will use his fifth and final year of eligibility with the University of Minnesota, which he last wrestled for in 2022.

Gable Steveson, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, said Tuesday he is coming out of retirement and will return to the University of Minnesota for a fifth and final season of college wrestling.

Gable has the burning desire to compete for the Maroon and Gold one last time,” Eggum said. “We are thankful he has chosen the opportunity to add to his historic legacy wit