Russ Witte

Russell B. Witte Jr. (December 13, 1916 – December 2, 2016) was an American backstroke and breaststroke swimmer. He was the 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. Witte was the reigning National Champion for 2013 in the 50 yard backstroke, 50, 100, and 200 yard breaststroke.[1]

Witte was born on December 13, 1916.[2][3] He swam for Ohio Masters Swim Club.[4] His sons, James and Ray, 54 and 60 respectively as of July 2010, coach and swim with him.[3] Witte also swam the Great Ohio River Swim.[5]

Witte died on December 2, 2016, at the age of 99.[2]

References
  1. "USMS Top Ten Swims by Russ Witte (10)". 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  2. "Russell Witte Jr". Legacy. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  3. Friedman, Roz (2010). "Seniors Go for Gold" (PDF). Senior Life. p. 9. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  4. "29th Lakeside Masters Invitational - 8/6/2005 to 8/7/2005". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  5. Sprinter, Connie (2011). "Russ Witte Champion of an Active Life". Retrieved May 14, 2013.


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