RODEO LEGENDS / ICONS CLASS 2023
Tie-down roping & all-around
A six-time world champion remembered for elite tie-down roping and a dramatic finish to the 2001 NFR.
| Tie-down world titles | 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006 |
|---|---|
| All-around world title | 2001 |
| NFR qualifications | 20 in the Hall of Fame record |
Cody Ohl entered the professional ranks in 1994, earning Rookie of the Year honors and his first NFR qualification. His first tie-down roping world championship followed in 1997, and he repeated in 1998.
Ohl arrived at the closing stages of the 2001 finals in a strong championship position. A serious knee injury during the ninth round prevented a conventional finish to his week, but the money already won was enough to secure both the tie-down and all-around titles.
After rehabilitation, he returned to the road and added tie-down world titles in 2003 and 2006. His career total is six world championships: five in tie-down roping and one all-around. The 2023 Vegas NFR Icons recognition places that wider career alongside the unforgettable image of his 2001 title celebrations.
Vegas NFR Icons recognition year: 2023. This identifies the honor, not a championship season or a scheduled 2026 competition appearance.
