Hall of Fame induction: 1999
Dave represented the Delaware Sports Club from 1967 to 1976. During that time, he set three world records and twelve national records as a racewalker. He was an Olympian in 1968 in the 50K walk and won the first of twelve National Championships in the 40K in 1968. Dave placed eighth in the World Championships in the 20K in 1970 and placed third in the USA-USSR dual meet in 1972.
Dave was named the U.S. Outstanding Walker of the Year in 1970. He represented the USA every year from 1968 through 1972. He is an active walker, and coaches race walking competitions. He was named Walker of the Year for ages 55-59 from 1995 through 1998. He also was named Walker of the Year for 40 & over in the nation in 1997 and 1998.