The 2007 NCAA Division III champion in the 50 freestyle, Tim Whitbeck concluded his distinguished swimming career at Grove City College as a 14-time NCAA Division III All-American.
Whitbeck became Grove City’s second all-time men’s swimming national champion when he recorded a winning time of 20.25 seconds at the 2007 NCAA Championships in Houston.
Whitbeck also took third nationally in the 50 freestyle in both 2008 and 2009, earning All-America honors each year. He also earned Division III All-America recognition in the 100 freestyle in each of his final two seasons.
A native of Saegertown, Pa., Whitbeck helped nine Grove City relay squads achieve All-America status, including the Wolverines’ runner-up performance in the 200 free relay at the 2006 NCAA Championships in Minneapolis.
Grove City placed sixth in the team standings at the 2009 NCAA Championships, marking the best national finish in program history. The Wolverines finished ninth at the 2007 national championships.
As a junior in 2008, he earned Presidents’ Athletic Conference Most Valuable Performer after winning conference titles in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 backstroke. His efforts helped Grove City capture its first league crown in four years.
Whitbeck then co-captained Grove City’s 2009 conference title squad. That year, helped Grove City set school and conference records in the 200 and 400 free relays, as well as both medley relays. All four records still stood upon his induction.
He also earned CoSIDA Academic All-District recognition during the 2008-09 season.
The PAC recognized Whitbeck as a member of its 60th Anniversary Team in 2015. The men’s swimming and diving program inducted Whitbeck into its Hall of Fame in 2016.
