Russ Witte
American swimmer (1916–2016)
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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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1916 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Died | December 2, 2016 (aged 99) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Witte was born on December 13, 1916.[2][3] During World War II he served as a B-25 pilot and flew over 50 missions in the Mediterranean Theater.[4] He swam for Ohio Masters Swim Club.[5] His sons, James and Ray, 54 and 60 respectively as of July 2010[update], coach and swim with him.[3] Witte also swam the Great Ohio River Swim.[6]
Witte died on December 2, 2016, at the age of 99.[2]
