ProRodeo Sports News July 9, 2021

TIE-DOWN ROPER

“It’s the greatest feel- ing in the world. You dream of be- ing a world champion your whole life, and it only gets to be real for so many. To be inducted into the Hall of Fame for a great ca- reer is pretty amazing.” – CODY OHL

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Cody Ohl Standout roper considered one of PRCA’s all-time best BY TRACY RENCK C ody Ohl was long considered one of the best ropers in PRCA history. Now, the tie-down roper and all-around cowboy will have his name cemented with the greats of the sport. At 47, the six-time world champion will add the title of ProRodeo Hall of Famer to his long list of accomplishments. “It’s the greatest feeling in the world,” Ohl said. “You dream of

Perhaps Ohl’s most memorable run came in a round at the 2003 NFR when he clocked a time of 6.5 seconds, tying for the third-fastest time ever witnessed in ProRodeo. During his final trip to the NFR in 2014, he won at least a share of first place in three rounds to extend his tie-down roping event record total to 52 go-round wins. Ohl also shares the record for most NFR go-round wins in a single year, and he did it on two occasions. Ohl won five rounds in 2001 and 2013. The only other tie-down roper to win five rounds in one NFR was Dave Brock in 1978. Ohl also has the NFR Round 3 record (6.6 seconds, 2014), Round 4 (6.6, 2009), shares the Round 7 record (6.7, 2003) and Round 10 (6.5, 2003). That Round 10 time also is tied with Trevor Brazile (Round 8, 2015) for theThomas &Mack Center arena record. “Just to be surrounded by the ones in this class (of inductees) and the ones continuing to go in means the world,” Ohl said. “The money and prizes were great, but without all the awesome fans none of it would be possible. Not only is it a great deal to be inducted, but it’s also awesome to have such a following.”

being a world champion your whole life, and it only gets to be real for so many. To be inducted into the Hall of Fame for a great career is pretty amazing.” After winning the 1994 PRCA Overall Rookie of the Year, the Texas cowboy collected six world champion buckles. He also qualified for the National Finals Rodeo 20 times (1994-2001 and 2003-14) and the National Finals Steer Roping three times (1999-2001). With $3.5 million in career earnings, Ohl is second only to Trevor Brazile in total money won in ProRodeo competition. Ohl’s 20 NFR qualifications ties him for second-most in tie-down roping with FredWhitfield. Only Mike Johnson has more with 23.

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