STEVE LARSON
1993 Inductee
Swimming
1984-87
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top three nationally three times from 1984-87, and one of the main reasons was Steve
Larson. As one of the nation’s top backstrokers, Steve was a 19-time All-American in
his four years at Oakland, earning his honors in backstroke, sprint freestyle and relays.
He was a six-time All-American as a junior in 1986. In his senior year, he won an
individual national championship, capturing the title in his specialty, the 100-yard
backstroke. He was also a part of school-record-holding teams in the 400 medley and 400
and 800 freestyle relays, and was a two-year team captain. While Steve swam for the
Pioneers, Oakland placed second nationally in 1984 and 1987 and was third in 1986. He
received a Student Life Scholarship and was a member of the Student Life Scholarship
renewal committee. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from
Oakland. Steve is a manufacturing engineer at the Ford Motor Company Romeo Engine Plant.
He and his wife, Kristen, live in Rochester Hills. |
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