Hall of Fame
Tom Coughlin ’91 remains as one of the top male swimmers in the history of Washington & Jefferson College. Coughlin won 11 Presidents’ Athletic Conference individual or relay championships during his career and set 12 W&J school records. Coughlin also set a pair of conference records and was the 1991 Presidents’ Swimmer of the Year. During his senior year, Coughlin claimed first place in the 100 (47.54) and 200 (1:46.05) freestyle events at the PAC Championships.
The 100 freestyle title was his third straight at the conference championships. Coughlin set school records during his hall of fame career in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay. A business administration major, Coughlin ranked among the Top 25 swimmers in NCAA Division III in three events (50, 100 and 200 freestyles) during the 1991 season. He also swam legs on five different relays which posted Top 30 times nationally. Coughlin was a member of Kappa Sigma during his years at Washington & Jefferson College.
