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.

The Apple Valley native is expected to make his season debut on Nov. 24 against Campbell. He last competed in the 2021-22 season, which he finished with a 52-match winning streak.

Gable Steveson of Apple Valley, an Olympic gold medalist in 2021, two-time NCAA champion and two-time Hodge Trophy winner, is back in action for a fifth year of competition in the 2024-24 season, head coach Brandon Eggum announced Tuesday.