Russ Witte
Russ Witte (born 1916 or 1917)[1] is the current U.S. 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 .[4]
References[]
- ^ a b Friedman, Roz (2010). "Seniors Go for Gold" (PDF). Senior Life. p. 9. Retrieved May 14, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "USMS Top Ten Swims by Russ Witte (10)". 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ "29th Lakeside Masters Invitational - 8/6/2005 to 8/7/2005". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ Sprinter, Connie (2011). "Russ Witte Champion of an Active Life". Retrieved May 14, 2013.
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- 1910s births
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- American male backstroke swimmers
- American male breaststroke swimmers
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