Post by RER on Dec 4, 2008 17:15:26 GMT -5
Held World & American Swimming Records
Former CHS Top Swimming Talent years 1955-59
John Roethke (Member of Indiana Swimming Hall of Fame)
John Roethke – Columbus High School, 1955-59
John Roethke competed for Columbus High School, earning state championship titles in the 200 yard freestyle in 1957-58, the 100 yard freestyle in 1958-59 setting a state meet record by more than four seconds in a time of 50.8, and the 150 yard individual medley as a senior in 1958-59, which also set a state meet record. He was a part of the winning 200 yard freestyle relay that earned a state championship in 1957-58.
John went on to swim at Indiana University, where he earned All-American status in 1961. He was ranked fourth in the 200 yard individual medley and 10th in the 100 yard backstroke, and became an American and World Record Holder.
Former CHS Top Swimming Talent years 1955-59
John Roethke (Member of Indiana Swimming Hall of Fame)
John Roethke – Columbus High School, 1955-59
John Roethke competed for Columbus High School, earning state championship titles in the 200 yard freestyle in 1957-58, the 100 yard freestyle in 1958-59 setting a state meet record by more than four seconds in a time of 50.8, and the 150 yard individual medley as a senior in 1958-59, which also set a state meet record. He was a part of the winning 200 yard freestyle relay that earned a state championship in 1957-58.
John went on to swim at Indiana University, where he earned All-American status in 1961. He was ranked fourth in the 200 yard individual medley and 10th in the 100 yard backstroke, and became an American and World Record Holder.