Kent Vosler
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Eaton, Ohio, United States
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 6, 1955 Eaton, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Diving |
| Event | 10-meter platform |
| College team | Ohio State University |
| Club | Ron O'Brien Diving School |
| Coached by | Vince Panzano[1] |
Medal record | |
Kent Douglas Vosler (born December 6, 1955) [2] was an American former diver for Ohio State University and a 1976 Montreal Olympic diving competitor for the United States on the 10-meter platform. He later coached diving and practiced medicine in Glendale, Arizona.[3] [4]
Vosler was born in Dayton, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University, where he was coached by Vince Panzano, a former Ohio State diver.[1] At the 1977 NCAA Championships, he placed second on the 1-metre springboard. He placed third on the 3-metre springboard at the 1974 NCAAs Championships. Later in his career, participating in his best event, he captured four national titles on platform.[4]
Vosler competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where he placed 4th in the men's 10 metre platform, just missing the bronze medal.[3]
At the 1975 Pan American Games he won a bronze medal in the 10 m platform. At the 1977 Summer Universiade he won a gold medal in the 10 m platform.[3]