THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER

Switalski was a four year letter winner in swimming. He was the WIAC champion in the 200 freestyle and 1650 freestyle, and he repeated those accomplishments in 1993. He qualified for the 1992 NCAA III championship, where he earned honorable mention all-America honors in the 1650 freestyle. He also qualified for the national meet in 1993, where he was a first team all-American in the 1650 freestyle, adding honorable mention in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle.   He remains one of just two UW-W men to earn three all-America honors in one championship. At the close of his career Switalski held UW-W records in the 1650 freestyle, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle. He also had a share of the UW-W bests in the 300 freestyle relay, 800 individual medley relay, 850 freestyle relay, and 300 backstroke relay.  He was also the conference record holder in the 1000 freestyle and 1650 freestyle. Switalski was UW-W’s Most Valuable Swimmer 1990-1992. He attended Whitnall High School in Greenfield, WI, where he earned four letters and four conference team championships.  Switalski is employed at Buffalo State College as the head swimming and diving coach.  He was chosen by USA Swimming to attend the United States Olympic Academy training session and conference in 1999. Elected to the Hall of Fame 2010.