Making the Olympic Team is hardly a given for veteran wrestlers. It was even farther out of reach for the handful of collegians in Iowa City aiming for a chance to respresent the U.S. in London.

• Long shot is understatement for college wrestlers

Since 1988, only three wrestlers with college eligibility remaining have earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic teams in freestyle or Greco-Roman. Several will give it another shot this weekend in Iowa City.

• Flash Foward to 2013: Penn State creating a dynasty | No standouts in DII | Knights set up for another crown

Penn State has won back-to-back national championships. Coach Cael Sanderson and the Nittany Lions may not be finished either, as David Taylor and Ed Ruth return searching for another title. 

• 2012 Championship:  Finals Highlights | Recap  2011 Championship: Recap 

Cornell 157-pounder Kyle Dake made history as the junior won his third consecutive Division I title, becoming the first to grab gold at three different weights. He was one of three titlists for the Big Red. 

• Final:  Brackets  Recap  Photos More: PSU repeats | Session 4 | Session 3 | Session 2 | Session 1