DAVE SCOTT - ABOUT
Dave Scott is the most recognized athlete and coach in the sport of triathlon. He is a six-time Ironman World Champion and the first inductee into the Ironman Hall of Fame. After nearly thirty years in triathlon, he continues to maintain his world-wide appeal as product marketing advisor, speaker and coach. Dave is presently coaching several top 10 Ironman professionals and age group triathletes.
In 1978 the Ironman Triathlon was invented. This unprecedented sporting event originally combined three pre-existing long-distance races: the Waikiki Rough Water Swim (2.4 miles), the Around-Oahu Bike Race (112 miles, originally a two-day event) and the Honolulu Marathon (26.2 miles).
In 1980, Dave Scott, then a 26-year-old Masters swim coach and water polo star from Davis, Calif., won the event in 9:24:33, forever stamping his authority as the first athlete to dominate the Ironman. No other athlete before him or since has conquered this event with the same degree of skill and ability. Dave went on to win the Ironman World Championships in 1982, 83, 84, 86, and 87.
In 1993 Dave was recognized for his accomplishments in the sport of triathlon by becoming the first inductee into the Ironman Hall of Fame. To celebrate, he came out of retirement. At the age of 40, after a five year absence from competition, Dave decided to race again. In a stunning performance, beating out an impressive field of professional athletes—most in their twenties—Dave Scott placed second overall. Dave has henceforth been known within the triathlon and Ironman world as “The Man”.
Today, Dave continues to live up to his reputation as “The Man”. His many speaking engagements include a blend of corporate presentations, motivational talks, athletic lectures and sports broadcasting. Dave is also an accomplished author with many published articles and a book to his credit.
