20 Facts About Dave Wottle

Dave Wottle was the gold medalist in the 800 meter run at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and a world record holder in the 800 meters.

In 1973, Dave Wottle ran the then-3rd fastest mile in history.

Dave Wottle was known for wearing a golf cap while running.

Dave Wottle attended Canton Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio, graduating in 1968.

Dave Wottle was the 1968 Ohio State champion in the mile, after finishing 4th in 1967.

Dave Wottle's winning performance was a triumphant tour de force of even-paced running.

Some interpreted this as a form of protest, but Dave Wottle later apologized at the news conference following the medals ceremony.

Dave Wottle competed in the 1500 meter run at the Munich Olympics.

Dave Wottle had finished second in the US Olympic Trials behind Jim Ryun.

Dave Wottle was eliminated in the 1,500-metre semi-finals at the Olympics.

Dave Wottle sported long hair at the peak of his career, so the hat kept his hair out of his face.

At the 1973 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Dave Wottle won the mile run in a time of 3:57.1.

Dave Wottle earned a Bachelor of Science in History from Bowling Green State University in 1973.

Dave Wottle defeated Prefontaine on his home track, running 3:53.3, which was the 3rd fastest mile in history at the time.

Dave Wottle finished second to Rick Wohlhuter in the 1973 AAU 880 yards clocking 1:45.4 at 800 metres.

Dave Wottle turned professional in 1974, but retired from competitive running quite soon after that.

Dave Wottle was the track coach and Admissions Director at Bethany College in the late '70s and early '80s, and he served as an administrator at Rhodes College from August 1983 until his retirement in June 2012.

Dave Wottle was Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid for 28 years before spending his final year at the school as the Special Assistant to the President.

Dave Wottle then served as the Interim Vice-President for Enrollment Management at Millsaps College.

From September 2013 to April 2014, Dave Wottle was the interim Vice President for Enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio.