1940 NCAA wrestling championships

The 1940 NCAA Wrestling Championships were the 13th NCAA Wrestling Championships to be held. The University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois hosted the tournament at Huff Gymnasium.

1940 NCAA Wrestling Championships
Tournament information
SportCollege wrestling
LocationChampaign, Illinois
DatesMarch 29, 1940–March 30, 1940
Host(s)University of Illinois
Venue(s)Huff Gymnasium
Final positions
ChampionsOklahoma A&M (11th title)
1st runners-upIndiana
2nd runners-upMichigan
MVPDon Nichols (Michigan)

Oklahoma A&M took home the team championship with 24 points and having two individual champions.

Don Nichols of Michigan was named the Outstanding Wrestler.

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