Dave Fall

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDavid Athelstane "Dave"•Fall
Used nameDave•Fall
Born4 December 1902 in Fairland, Oklahoma (USA)
Died9 November 1964 in San Bernardino, California (USA)
AffiliationsStanford Cardinal, Stanford (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

After winning the 1924 National Junior Championships off the 1m board, Dave Fall never succeeded in winning a senior title, although he was the runner-up on numerous occasions. After attending Oregon State, he went on to Stanford and graduated in 1924, being captain of the swim team in his last year. Fall made his living as an attorney specializing in maritime law. Shortly before his death, he had been appointed a judge at a district court in California.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) USA Dave Fall
Platform, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver