Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Reest, Hank
Hank Reest
- Induction:
- 2003
- Class:
- 1961
Hank Reest, a native of Lincoln Park, Mich., was a multiple All-American for the Falcons, earning such honors in both 1959 and 1960. He stepped into the starting lineup as a sophomore, and promptly earned All-American honors in the 220 freestyle that year. Reest was the first sophomore in school history to be named an All-American in swimming.
During his tenure, Reest set school records in the 220 and 440 freestyle events, winning MAC titles in each. He also set a school record in the 100-yard butterfly event, and, as mentioned, was a part of the 440 free relay record-holding quartet.
Reest left BGSU holding the pool record for the 440 freestyle, and was part of the pool record-holding 400 medley relay team. Upon the conclusion of Reest's career, at the 1960-61 Winter Sports Banquet, Falcon coach Sam Cooper announced the inception of the Henry Reest Swimathon Trophy.
Hank Reest was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.
During his tenure, Reest set school records in the 220 and 440 freestyle events, winning MAC titles in each. He also set a school record in the 100-yard butterfly event, and, as mentioned, was a part of the 440 free relay record-holding quartet.
Reest left BGSU holding the pool record for the 440 freestyle, and was part of the pool record-holding 400 medley relay team. Upon the conclusion of Reest's career, at the 1960-61 Winter Sports Banquet, Falcon coach Sam Cooper announced the inception of the Henry Reest Swimathon Trophy.
Hank Reest was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.
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