Dr. Owen Gwathmey (1995) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Dr. Owen Gwathmey

Induction:
1995
Class:
1942

Dr. Gwathmey was a member of the track team from 1940-42 and a captain in 1942. He ran the 880, mile and two mile. His time of 9:48.1 in the two-mile was recorded at the Big Six meet in 1942 and established a school record which would not be surpassed for 25 years. UR was 11-2-1 in dual meets during his three seasons on the track team. Dr. Gwathmey graduated from Richmond with a B.A. in Chemistry and was a member of Psi Chi.