A native of Glen Burnie, Maryland, John Havlik helped the WVU Mountaineers to a 31-6 record during his career. In 1980, Havlik was co-captain and led the Mountaineers to a 9-0 mark, the school’s first-ever undefeated, untied season.

John Havlik left school as the WVU Natatorium record holder in three events: 500-yard freestyle, 200-yard butterfly and 400-yard individual medley.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• WVU’s first United States Olympic Swimming Trials qualifier in 1980 and three-time NCAA swimming qualifier

• Led the Mountaineers to a 31-6 record during his career. Co-captain of the team that went 9-0...WVU’s first-ever undefeated, untied swim team

• Four-year letter winner and three-time team MVP

• Selected as the "Most Outstanding Swimmer" for the 1979 and 1980 Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Championships – the first swimmer in WVU history, male or female, ever selected for that award

• Selected for the 1979-80 WVU Athletic Council Award, honoring the senior WVU athlete for their athletic performance, sportsmanship, dedication and academic achievement

• Selected in 2018 for the Mountaineer Legends Society, WVU's sports Ring of Honor equivalent