Eric Whitlatch (1996-99) (2022) - Athletics Hall of Fame

Eric Whitlatch (1996-99)

Induction:
2022
Class:
1999

Eric Whitlatch (1996-99) was a dominant swimmer for the Cardinals from 1996-99. He won eight Southern States individual swimming titles. During his tenure, he owned three conference records and registered school records in the 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly, 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay. He won conference championships in the 200 back, 100 fly and 100 back in 1999 and captured titles in 1998 in the 100 back and 200 medley relay. His school record in the 100 back stood for 10 seasons.

He qualified for the USA National Team from 1996-2000 and the Olympic Trials during that same time frame.

Overall, he was a three-time Most Valuable Athlete, three-time Conference Swimmer of the Year, nine-time conference champion and a four-time conference record holder.