University of Minnesota Athletics
Terry Silkaitis - M Club Hall of Fame
Terry Silkaitis
Swimming (2002-05)
Class of 2022
The most decorated Gopher swimmer, possible overall athlete in school history enters the hall of fame this year. Terry Silkaitis was a 23-time All-American from 2002-05. A 10-time Big Ten champion, Silkaitis won five individual titles alone. He was named the 2003 Big Ten Swimmer of the Year after remarkably sweeping the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events. Over his Gopher tenure, Silkaitis won the Big Ten title in the 100 and 200 free twice, in both 2003 and 2005. He set school records in both the 100 and 200 free.
Silkaitis was a part of three Big Ten Championship teams in 2002, 2004 and 2005. Silkaitis also aided the team to top 15 NCAA finishes in both the 2004 and 2005 championship season.