Monmouth University Athletics

William Kiss '77, who was a 16-time All-American during his four years at Monmouth, set numerous school records (50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000 freestyle) in 1974, and established a new national mark in the 200 yard freestyle in 1975. In 1975, Kiss was crowned the national champion in the 100 and 200 yard freestyle, was selected the New Jersey Collegiate Swimmer of the Year, was ranked top-25 in the world in the 200 meter freestyle and was the AAU Eastern Champion and record holder in the 200 meter. He was part of a 400 yard freestyle team that won a National AAU Championship, was ranked fourth in the world and held the American record. Kiss, who coupled his national championship status in the 100 and 200 once again in 1977, was also an assistant coach under 2007 Monmouth Hall of Fame inductee Dick Steadman in 1978, where he helped guide the team to a conference title and a second place finish at the national championships.

Inducted October 3, 2008 - Photo Album