Hall of Fame Inductees
Pichler, David
David Pichler
- Induction:
- 2013
Diving 1989-92
A four-time All-American, David Pichler was crowned Ohio State’s first NCAA champion on the 10-meter dive in 1991. As one of 11 divers under Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame head coach Vince Panzano to take home an individual NCAA title, Pichler captured the win with a final score of 763.95. Recognized as one of the top divers in Big Ten history, he earned five Big Ten titles during his Buckeye career. In 1991, Pichler scored 591.75 points to win the 3-meter Big Ten championship as well as 699.00 points to place first on the 10-meter apparatus. The following year Pichler only improved. He swept the individual diving events at the 1992 Big Ten Championships, earning wins on the 1-meter, 3-meter and 10-meter dives. As a result of his success in conference, Pichler received Big Ten Diver of the Year accolades in 1991 and 1992.Among his greatest individual accomplishments, however, remains representing the United States at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. In Atlanta, he competed on the 10-meter dive and placed sixth overall with 607.11 points. For the 2000 Olympic Games, Pichler’s leadership role with Team USA grew and he was selected by fellow teammates and coaches to serve as team captain. Also in Sydney, he expanded his event lineup to include the 10-meter, synchronized 10-meter and synchronized springboard events. His best Olympic finish remains in the synchronized springboard event where he and partner Troy Dumais placed fourth with a score of 77.52. Pichler is part of an illustrious group of 46 members of the Ohio State men’s swimming and diving program who have had the opportunity to represent their country on the Olympic level.
A four-time All-American, David Pichler was crowned Ohio State’s first NCAA champion on the 10-meter dive in 1991. As one of 11 divers under Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame head coach Vince Panzano to take home an individual NCAA title, Pichler captured the win with a final score of 763.95. Recognized as one of the top divers in Big Ten history, he earned five Big Ten titles during his Buckeye career. In 1991, Pichler scored 591.75 points to win the 3-meter Big Ten championship as well as 699.00 points to place first on the 10-meter apparatus. The following year Pichler only improved. He swept the individual diving events at the 1992 Big Ten Championships, earning wins on the 1-meter, 3-meter and 10-meter dives. As a result of his success in conference, Pichler received Big Ten Diver of the Year accolades in 1991 and 1992.Among his greatest individual accomplishments, however, remains representing the United States at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. In Atlanta, he competed on the 10-meter dive and placed sixth overall with 607.11 points. For the 2000 Olympic Games, Pichler’s leadership role with Team USA grew and he was selected by fellow teammates and coaches to serve as team captain. Also in Sydney, he expanded his event lineup to include the 10-meter, synchronized 10-meter and synchronized springboard events. His best Olympic finish remains in the synchronized springboard event where he and partner Troy Dumais placed fourth with a score of 77.52. Pichler is part of an illustrious group of 46 members of the Ohio State men’s swimming and diving program who have had the opportunity to represent their country on the Olympic level.
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