Russ Witte

American swimmer (1916–2016)

Russ Witte

Personal information

Born| (1916-12-13)December 13, 1916
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Died| December 2, 2016(2016-12-02) (aged 99)
Sport
Sport| Swimming

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[update], 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

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1. ^ "USMS Top Ten Swims by Russ Witte (10)". 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
2. ^ a b "Russell Witte Jr". Legacy. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
3. ^ a b Friedman, Roz (2010). "Seniors Go for Gold" (PDF). Senior Life. p. 9. Retrieved May 14, 2013.[permanent dead link]
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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