Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is an American mountaineer and filmmaker. He is well-known for being the first American man to reach

Is an American mountaineer and filmmaker. He is well-known for being the first American man to reach the summit of Everest twice in 1985. However, he is perhaps most famous for guiding Richard Bass to the summit of Everest, thus completing Bass' ascent of

Was a Scottish seaman. He was awarded the George Cross for his role during the sinking of the Prince

Was a Scottish seaman. He was awarded the George Cross for his role during the sinking of the Princess Victoria. He was Radio Officer on the Princess Victoria, which sank in 1953 in the North Channel in the worst maritime disaster in United Kingdom waters

Known as Dewey Weber, was an American surfer. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he stood out for his u

Known as Dewey Weber, was an American surfer. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he stood out for his unique surfing style. Out of the water, he became a national yo-yo champion, a CIF wrestling champion, appeared in several feature films, and started a succ

Is a professional rock climber. Professing to enjoy bouldering the most, he is one of the elite spor

Is a professional rock climber. Professing to enjoy bouldering the most, he is one of the elite sport climbers and boulderers of his generation. Graham repeats classic routes/problems as well as puts up cutting-edge first ascents. Graham is known for his

Was an Armenian diver, who twice became European champion. He was a bronze medalist at the 1980 Summ

Was an Armenian diver, who twice became European champion. He was a bronze medalist at the 1980 Summer Olympics, and 16 times champion of the USSR. Ambartsumyan died on January 11, 1992 due to cardiac arrest.

Was a sailor, adventurer, doctor, and Polynesian scholar. He is best known for his studies on the tr

Was a sailor, adventurer, doctor, and Polynesian scholar. He is best known for his studies on the traditional systems of navigation used by the Pacific Islanders. His studies, published in the book We, The Navigators, made these navigational methods known

Is an Olympic-level sailor, who has competed for Australia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972

Is an Olympic-level sailor, who has competed for Australia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Is a Hawaiian surfer. It was along the various breaks of California that David Nuuhiwa perfected the

Is a Hawaiian surfer. It was along the various breaks of California that David Nuuhiwa perfected the art of noseriding, often perched at the tip of his board for 20 seconds or more. In 1972, Nuuhiwa found himself in a position to claim another world titl

Is a Mexican windsurfer. David began practicing windsurfing at the age of 14, and participated in hi

Is a Mexican windsurfer. David began practicing windsurfing at the age of 14, and participated in his first competition at age 15. He has participated at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics. He finished 17th in the men's sailboard event at the 2008 O

Is an American Olympic diver representing the United States in 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and i

Is an American Olympic diver representing the United States in 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where Pichler was elected team captain. Pichler and Mark Ruiz won the synchronized platform final at the FINA-USA Div

Is a Canadian sailor. He began sailing at the age of 11.

Is a Canadian sailor. He began sailing at the age of 11.

Is an Irish sailor who competed at five Olympics between 1972 and 1992, winning silver in 1980.

Is an Irish sailor who competed at five Olympics between 1972 and 1992, winning silver in 1980.

Is an America’s Cup and Around the World Sailboat racer who is also an accomplished businesswoman,

Is an America’s Cup and Around the World Sailboat racer who is also an accomplished businesswoman, community leader and youth sports advocate, author, speaker, TV commentator and committed philanthropist. Riley was the 1st woman to have a physically activ

Is an Australian professional surfer.

Is an Australian professional surfer.

Educated at Westlake Boys High School. Best known internationally for his participation in the Ameri

Educated at Westlake Boys High School. Best known internationally for his participation in the America's Cup with Team New Zealand and Emirates Team New Zealand. In the 2007 Americas Cup series in Valencia, Spain, Emirates Team New Zealand, of which he wa

Is an Australian diver, who won a bronze medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics alongside Robert Newbery.

Is an Australian diver, who won a bronze medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics alongside Robert Newbery.

Is an American free climber, alpinist, BASE jumper, BASEliner, and highliner. He has become noted fo

Is an American free climber, alpinist, BASE jumper, BASEliner, and highliner. He has become noted for many free solo ascents, speed ascents and enchainments in Yosemite. Potter is now infamous for climbing Delicate Arch, for which he lost his sponsorship

Is a former diver from Canada, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics

Is a former diver from Canada, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. She won a bronze medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis, Indiana. She also won two gold medals at the 1986 Commonwealth G

Is a male Chinese sports sailor. He will compete for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a male Chinese sports sailor. He will compete for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is an American yachtsman, noted for winning the bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics, two Star World Ch

Is an American yachtsman, noted for winning the bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics, two Star World Championships, and four wins in the America's Cup.

Was a hero of the Indo-Pakistani war. He was honoured with a number of medals including the Veer Cha

Was a hero of the Indo-Pakistani war. He was honoured with a number of medals including the Veer Chakra, the Param Vishist Sewa Medal, the Keerti Chakra and the Ati Vishist Sewa Medal.[1] He has a younger brother, Trevor, who was also honoured for his service in the Indian Air Force. Both brothers have a Veer Chakra for the same feat of shooting down a Sabre jet. This is the first time two brothers have received Veer Chakras for the same reason.[1]

Is an American surfer who won the world surfing championship in 1993. Ho began surfing at the age of

Is an American surfer who won the world surfing championship in 1993. Ho began surfing at the age of three, and won the world title at age 29. Derek Ho is the brother of Michael Ho, another an American champion surfer.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Is an American former diving champion and diving coach at the University of Michigan. He was the NCA

Is an American former diving champion and diving coach at the University of Michigan. He was the NCAA springboard champion in 1957 and the Professional World Diving champion in 1963. He coached the University of Michigan diving team from 1958-2002 and als

Was a pioneer of French aviation. After the war, he joined Latécoère's airline company, (which lat

Was a pioneer of French aviation. After the war, he joined Latécoère's airline company, (which later became the Compagnie générale aéropostale - Aéropostale, then Air France) where he was a pilot and later operations director.