Robert A. Royer
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Robert A. Royer was an American competitive swimmer for Indiana University in the 1920's and later served as Head Coach of their swim team from 1931 to 1957, leading them to a fourth place finish in the NCAA Championship in 1957, and a third place in the competitive Big 10 Conference in 1956. He coached Indiana University's first NCAA swimming champion, Bill Woolsey, and their first two Olympic swimmers, Woolsey, and Sonny Tanabe who competed in 1956.[1][2]
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Biographical details | |
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Born | September 22, 1902 Akron, Indiana, US |
Died | December 6, 1957(1957-12-06) (aged 55)[1] Bloomington, Indiana, US |
Alma mater | Indiana University |
Playing career | |
c. 1924-1928 | Indiana University |
Position(s) | backstroke |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1931-1957 | Indiana University Swimming |
1956 | U.S. Olympic Team Advisor |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
1956 6th Place (NCAA) 1957 4th Place (NCAA) 1956 3rd Place (Big 10) 1957 4th Place (Big 10) | |
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