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Bob Diehl
Sport: Crew Coach  
Inducted: 1992  
 
  • Men's rowing coach at Western from 1970 to 1976

  • Coached varsity four which placed fourth in finals at 1973 Intercollegiate
    Rowing Association Championships

  • Directed varsity eight to four LaFromboise Cup (northwest small college) titles

  • Coached two Olympic rowers - Chuck Rutherford and Darrell Vruegdenhil

  • Introduced WWU Invitational Regatta which continued for 13 years

  • Coached Western in school's first appearance at Opening Day Regatta

  • Rowed collegiately at University of Washington (1958-60)

  • Won gold medals in masters rowing at U.S. National, Canadian National and World Master Games

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