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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