Search results
David Lesley Schultz (June 6, 1959 – January 26, 1996) was an American Olympic and World champion freestyle wrestler, and a seven-time World and Olympic medalist. He coached individuals and teams at the college level and also privately. Dave and his brother, wrestler Mark Schultz, both won gold at the same Olympics (1984).
Aug 30, 2023 · John du Pont, a wealthy heir and wrestling patron, shot and killed Dave Schultz, a former Olympic champion, on his estate in 1996. The true story of their relationship and the tragic incident inspired the film Foxcatcher.
Dave Schultz was a gold medalist wrestler who was killed by his coach and mentor John du Pont in 1996. Learn about the events that led to his death, the film Foxcatcher, and the legacy of Team Foxcatcher.
Nov 13, 2014 · The real David Schultz and his family had lived on Millionaire John du Pont's Foxcatcher Farm in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania for about six years, from 1989 to early 1996. The movie changes the time frame to the 1980s, putting Dave and his brother Mark at Foxcatcher at the same time.
Nov 14, 2014 · Mark Schultz, a former Olympic wrestler, recounts the story of his brother Dave's killing by their sponsor John du Pont in his new book. He also shares his thoughts on the movie Foxcatcher, starring Steve Carell as du Pont.
Dave Schultz was a world-class wrestler who won Olympic and World medals in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman. He was also a beloved ambassador for the sport and a victim of a tragic murder in 1996.
Nov 10, 2014 · Dave Schultz was a two-time world champion in wrestling who traveled the world to compete and connect with other wrestlers. He was killed by John du Pont in 1996, a tragedy depicted in the movie "Foxcatcher".
