University of Minnesota-Morris
Wrestling/Football
1977-82
Dennis Koslowski, a native of Doland, S.D., is known throughout the sport of wrestling as a highly successful competitor at both the collegiate, national, and international level. A Minnesota-Morris Cougar two-sport star from 1977-82, Koslowski found success in college both on the wrestling mat and on the football field. As a wrestler, he was a two-time NCAA Division III national champion, a three-time NCAA III All-American, and a two-time Northern Intercollegiate Conference champion. On the gridiron, Koslowski was a three-time all-conference selection and helped lead the Cougars to the 1977 NCAA Division II semifinals. Following graduation from UMM, Koslowski found great success in wrestling on the national and international stages. He holds a record seven U.S. National Greco-Roman Championships. At the Olympic Games, Koslowski won a bronze medal in 1988 and a silver medal in 1992 in Greco-Roman wrestling. Today, Koslowski, a chiropractor, resides in Minneapolis.