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Russell -w-restles :ftrst Dan Russell, a junior and finalist for the Bill Hayward award which recognizes Oregon's Amateur Athlete of the Year, has continued to dominate his opponents at every level. A four-time state champion at Gresham High School, Russell has increased his momentum here at PSU, winning the Division II na- 12 tional championship for the past three years. Russell has been ranked third in the nation at all levels at 158 pounds. At the end of the wrestling sea– son this year, Russell received All– American honors which go to the top eight wrestlers in each weight division at the 60th NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. "Next year's my last year, I'll be graduating at the end of winter term. I'd really like to have four Division II titles and top it off with the NCAA Division I championship. I'm really looking forward to seeing how I do next year," Russell said. -Allison Howard.