Mark Blaske LCD 1967

Mr. Blaske was a two-time Kentucky state boys’ swimming champion, competing as an individual and in a relay for Louisville Country Day. Mark won the 400 freestyle in 1967, setting a Kentucky state record. He also swam the breaststroke on the 200 medley relay, which won by setting another state record in 1967. Mr. Blaske earned four state runner-up honors with a second place finish in the 200 individual medley in 1966, the 100 breaststroke in 1965, the 200 medley relay in 1966, and the 400 free relay in 1965. His five state champion and state runner-up finishes in 1966 and 1967 led LCD to third and sixth place state finishes. Mark continued his swimming talents at Hanover College, where he continued to set school records. Today, Mr. Blaske works in the housing business and lives in Louisville.

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