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Twin Brothers Receive North Dakota's Highest Honor
Terry and Troy Steiner named 51st and 52nd recipients of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award
Mar. 7, 2026 at 4:05am
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Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that national champion wrestlers, legendary wrestling coaches, and twin brothers Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner have been named the 51st and 52nd recipients of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state's highest commendation.
Why it matters
The Steiner brothers have had an immeasurable impact on the sport of wrestling, both as elite athletes and as influential coaches who have helped grow the sport at the grassroots and international levels. Their selection for this prestigious award highlights North Dakota's proud wrestling tradition and the state's ability to produce world-class talent.
The details
As wrestlers, Terry and Troy Steiner were dominant, winning multiple state, national, and international titles. As coaches, Terry has led the U.S. Women's National Wrestling Team for six Olympic Games, while Troy has held coaching roles at major Division I programs, building nationally competitive teams. Both brothers have continued to give back to the North Dakota wrestling community through camps and seminars.
- The Steiner brothers were announced as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award on March 5, 2026.
- Terry and Troy Steiner grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota and were among the first members of the MATPAC Wrestling club when it was founded in 1978.
The players
Terry Steiner
A legendary wrestling coach who has led the U.S. Women's National Wrestling Team for six Olympic Games, helping build the program into an elite international power.
Troy Steiner
A highly successful Division I wrestling coach who has held roles at programs like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, mentoring countless student-athletes.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong
The governor of North Dakota who announced the Steiner brothers as the recipients of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state's highest honor.
What they’re saying
“Troy and I are humbled, honored, and proud to receive this award, and we want to thank Gov. Armstrong for selecting us. The people in the community of Bismarck and the state of North Dakota have lifted us up from the very beginning, and we are forever grateful.”
— Terry Steiner
“Receiving the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award is truly humbling, and we are incredibly grateful to Gov. Armstrong. Growing up in North Dakota shaped who we are in every area of our lives. The values of hard work, humility, faith and community were not just taught – they were lived.”
— Troy Steiner
The takeaway
The Steiner brothers' selection for North Dakota's highest honor underscores the state's proud wrestling tradition and its ability to produce world-class talent that goes on to make an indelible mark on the sport, both as athletes and coaches.
