Russ Witte

Russ Witte (born 1916 or 1917)[1] is the current United States Masters Swimming National Record Holder for the 95- to 99-year-old age group in the 50-yard, 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke events swum in 2012. He is the reigning National Champion for 2013 in the 50 yard backstroke, 50, 100, and 200 yard breaststroke.[2]

Russ swims for Ohio Masters Swim Club.[3] His sons, James and Ray, 54 and 60 respectively as of July 2010, coach and swim with him.[1]

He swam the Great Ohio River Swim.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Friedman, Roz (2010). "Seniors Go for Gold" (PDF). Senior Life. p. 9. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "USMS Top Ten Swims by Russ Witte (10)". 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "29th Lakeside Masters Invitational - 8/6/2005 to 8/7/2005". Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  4. ↑ Sprinter, Connie (2011). "Russ Witte Champion of an Active Life". Retrieved 14 May 2013.


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