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Backlund competed in amateur wrestling during which decades?

  • Late 1960s to early 1970s

  • Late 1950s to early 1960s

  • Late 1970s to early 1980s

  • Late 1980s to early 1990s

Answer

Backlund competed in amateur wrestling during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a two-time NCAA champion, winning the 1969 and 1970 heavyweight titles. He also competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, where he finished in fourth place.
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