Hawaii Hall of Fame
Robin Backhaus
Born: Lincoln, Nebraska

 Education
  • University of Washington
  • Graduated from University of Alabama and swam for Don Gambril, also former U.S. Olympic Swim Coach.
 Swimming
  • 1972 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team - 3rd place in the 200 meters Butterfly.
  • 2 times NCAA 200 yards Butterfly Champion; 1974 and 1975
  • 3 times AAU 200 yards Butterfly Champion; 1973 and 1974
  • 100 meter Butterfly Champion, 1973
  • 1973 World Swimming Championships
  • 200 meter Butterfly Champion
  • 800 meter Freestyle Relay Champion with a new world record.
  • 1977 NCAA runner-up team.
 Former Swimming Coach at Konawaena High School (4 years)
Taught in the Dept of Education for a total of 20 years.
Started age group swimming in Texas and at Riverside Aquatic Club in California.