Kyle Whitaker
Chesterton High School
Impact Statement
Whitaker ended his career as the most decorated boys swimmer in Indiana high school history. He continued his success while swimming at the University of Michigan.
Biography
With eight individual titles and 12 overall, Whitaker ended his career as the most decorated boys swimmer in Indiana high school history. He broke his own national record in the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:44.55, becoming the first four-time state champion in that event, and his time of 4:19.79 in the 500 freestyle set a state record. He also won three 100 butterfly state crowns.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association named Whitaker the recipient of its Herman F. Keller Mental Attitude Award, presented to a senior who demonstrates the qualities of mental attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability. In the Speedo Junior National Championships last summer Whitaker took the boys high point award, winning five individual events and setting meet records in all five: the 200 butterfly (1:56.95), the 400 individual medley (4:17.59), the 100 butterfly (53.31), the 200 freestyle (1:49.87) and the 200 individual medley (2:00.07). Whitaker will attend the University of Michigan.
While at Michigan, Whitaker accumulated 12 All American honors. He was a nine time Big-Ten Champion. Whitaker was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2011. He was also a member of the US National team during this time.
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