Jack Bauerle
Jack Bauerle, a Glenside native and La Salle College High School graduate, built one of the most accomplished careers in collegiate swimming as both an athlete and a coach. A standout swimmer, he competed on four Philadelphia Catholic League championship teams before continuing his career at the University of Georgia, where he served as team […]
Mary Ellen Clark
Mary Ellen Clark is an American Olympic diver and collegiate coach. A two-time Olympic bronze medalist, she was among the most consistent platform divers for the United States during the 1990s and later became an influential figure in NCAA diving. Clark competed for Penn State University, where she was a four-time All-American and seven-time conference […]
Brendan Hansen
Brendan Hansen, a Philadelphia native, is an Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest breaststroke swimmers of his generation. A multiple-time Olympic medalist and former world-record holder, Hansen established himself as a dominant force in international competition. His roots in the Philadelphia region connect him to the area’s strong tradition of competitive swimming, where […]
Judy Auritt Klein
Judy Auritt Kline was a pioneer in the sport of swimming, and was setting records and winning championships while women’s swimming was still in its initial stages. Born in Philadelphia, Judy began swimming at an early age. While attending elementary school, she vacationed with her family at Lake Almonesson in Deptford. Some cousins took their […]
Joe Verdeur
Ellie Daniel
Irene Guest
David Berkoff
Olga Dorfner
Olga Dorfner, born in Philadelphia, was a trailblazer in women’s gymnastics and a national champion who helped elevate the sport during its early years. In 1918 she became the first American woman to break a swimming world record; she did that in the 200 meter freestyle and 100 yard freestyle events. Her achievements played an […]
Bruce Harlan
