Kerry O'Hara (2018) - Hall of Fame

Kerry O'Hara

Induction:
2018
Class:
1967

Kerry O'Hara remains one of the greatest swimmers in Army swimming lore. One of the most decorated athletes in Academy history, O'Hara earned four All-America certificates during his time as a cadet.

A two-time All-America performer in the 200-yard backstroke event, he was a member of the 400-yard medley relay team that garnered a pair of All-America citations as well.

O'Hara was a three-time NCAA qualifier who placed fourth in the 200-yard backstroke at the NCAAs during his junior year. He helped Army to an impressive 32-4 dual-meet mark during his three-year tenure in the "Black, Gold and Gray." The Black Knights placed 18th at the NCAAs in 1965-66 and 24th the following year.

O'Hara led Army to the Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming League championship in 1965-66 and established new Academy or pool records 27 times during his storied West Point career. The Black Knights posted an impressive 32-4 dual-meet mark, including three "Star" meet wins over arch-rival Navy.