Est. 1970
Bill Mulliken Award
GEORGE WENDT
Pool Achievements
- Qualified and swam in the 1964 Olympic Trials while he was a student student at Fenwick High School.
- Earned All-American Honors while swimming at University of Minnesota
- Set FINA Masters World Records in 400 IM and 1500
- Set USMS records in 400 IM, 1500 and 1650
- Had 30 USMS All-American swims
Open Water Achievements
- Competed in the Big Shoulders 5K Open Water Swim 31 years in a row
- Won the event in 1993 and 1995 at the ages of 45 and 47
- Enjoyed swimming with friends at Promitory Point
George’s Code of Conduct
George lived his life by the Seven Virtures: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, Faith, Hope and Charity. He began his career as a high school english teacher emulating these virtures to his students. He later taught this to his children and grandchildren. If you knew him, he would always greet you with a smile and give you an encouraging word.
George was a great friend, perfect gentleman, and interested in everybody and everything around him.
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