Bob Diehl (2003) - Hall of Fame - Western Washington University Athletics

Hall of Fame

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