Abraham Lincoln was a champion wrestler

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Abraham Lincoln was a champion wrestler

Before his presidency, Abraham Lincoln was a champion wrestler, famously losing only one of 300 matches, and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Before leading the nation, Abraham Lincoln was a formidable wrestler, losing only one of about 300 matches. Standing 6'4" with remarkable strength, he dominated local competitions in Illinois and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1992.

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