California Athletics Hall of Fame

Ludy Langer - Hall of Fame

Ludwig Langer

  • Class
    1916
  • Induction
    1986
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Swimming & Diving

Cal's first great aquatic star, earning letters in swimming at Cal in 1914, '15 and '16 … at one point held American records for the 440, 500 and 880 freestyle, as well as the mile … also set world records in the 440 (indoors) and the 880 (outdoors) free … won a silver medal in the 400 free at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium.

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