Sonny Boy Kiefer, as he was widely known, broke his first world record at the age of 15, and for 15 years he held every world backstroke mark. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyHe broke 23 records in all, including every national and world backstroke record, according to Team USA. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyDuring practice at the Michigan pool in 1936, Kiefer bettered the American record for the 100-yard backstroke. But Kiefer turned them all down and began manufacturing swimming pool and lifesaving equipment under the name Adolph Kiefer and Associates. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyKiefer never tired of talking about the Berlin Olympics, where he befriended Owens, who won four gold medals.

Source: New York Times May 05, 2017 23:37 UTC