Lincoln McIlravy calls Philip, SD home and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. Lincoln held a record of 91-3 during his college career in the 150 weight class.

Lincoln earned the University of Iowa's record for best season winning percentage at 1.00 in 1994 and 1997. His career winning percentage of .970 puts him in second amongst school records.

He has competed in four NCAA tournaments, and has won three: taking first in the 1992-1993 season, first in the 1993-1994 season, second in 1994-1995, and first again in 1996-1997.

As a freshman, he was selected to the 1993 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. In 1997 he was ranked no. 1 in the country and named outstanding wrestler at the NCAA Championships.

Lincoln represented the United States in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and won the bronze medal in freestyle wrestling. Lincoln has also been a member of the USA Wrestling National Freestyle Team.