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Bill Mulliken

When asked how he beat the favorite Japanese competitor in the 1960 Olympics held in Rome, Bill replied, “At the 150-meter mark during the semi-final, I was struck by the `light of Zeus’.”  Effortlessly, he “walked across the finish” in 2:37.2, an American and Olympic record.

Bill Mulliken

Pool Achievements

  • 1959 NCAA Champion in 200yd Breaststroke
  • 1959 Gold Medalist in Pan Am Games in 200 M Breaststroke
  • 1960 Gold Medalist in 1960 Olympic Games
  • Five Time American Record Holder in 200 Breaststroke
  • 1984 International Swimming Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Eight time USMS All-American
  • Six USMS records
  • 273 USMS Individual Top Ten Finishes
  • 24 USMS Relay Top Ten Finishes

 

    USMS Volunteer Achievements

    USMS National Committee Positions Held:

    • Championship Committee Member 1993 – 1995
    • Recognition and Awards Committee Member 1990 – 1991
    • Rules Committee Member 1989 – 1989
    • Insurance Committee Member 1989 – 1989