Russ Houk's Wrestling Camp History: The Legacy of America's Premier Olympic Training Center
Russ Houk’s Wrestling Camp at Maple Lake stands as one of the most significant institutions in American wrestling history, pioneering the concept of intensive summer wrestling training that would be emulated by programs across the nation for decades. From its establishment in 1962 until Russ Houk’s passing in 1988, this Forksville, Pennsylvania facility served as the U.S. Olympic and Pan-American Games Training Camp, hosting legendary wrestlers who would shape the sport’s future while training thousands of youth wrestlers who carried its lessons throughout their lives.
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