John Muenzer
John Muenzer
John Muenzer is a University of Toledo men’s swimming alumnus and an experienced open water swimmer. This year he’s attempting to swim 20.5 miles from Catalina Island to Huntington Beach, Calif.
Muenzer has one goal in mind: to complete both the Grand Slam and Triple Crown of open water swimming – becoming the oldest person ever to achieve this feat. He is raising funds for his nephew Graeme who suffers from Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.
Early Life and Education
Muenzer’s early life was deeply shaped by his German and Irish heritage. As a parent, he instilled an enthusiasm for history and culture in his children.
He was an enthusiastic promoter of early childhood education. As board chair of the Capital Area Literacy Council (CALC), he led discussions on literacy initiatives within CALC and taught reading to its members.
Evidence-based early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs can have a lasting effect on children, families, communities, and the economy as a whole. The benefits of ECEC for both kids and adults are far-reaching.
Professional Career
John Muenzer has been a Vice President of Business Development for 15+ years, offering expertise in online marketing solutions and e-commerce strategies.
He holds a Bachelor degree from Ucensored en soredc and professional certifications in marketing. He specializes in online social media management as well as pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns.
He has now achieved the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming, including crossing the English Channel and swimming around Manhattan Island in 2018. Now, he is gearing up to complete a Grand Slam by swimming 20.5 miles from Catalina Island to Long Beach.
Achievements and Honors
John Muenzer is an esteemed scholar of German literature, thought, and culture. His teaching and research have focused on Goethe as well as German works from the 18th century.
Muenzer is currently an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh. His publications range from articles on German literature and thought during Goethe’s Age to books on literary modernism.
Muenzer has also achieved the Grand Slam of open water swimming – a 21 mile crossing of the English Channel, an 88.5 mile spin around Manhattan Island and 20.5 mile journey from Catalina Island to Huntington Beach. As he nears 60 years old, Muenzer joins nearly 240 swimmers who have achieved this impressive triple crown of open water swimming.
Personal Life
John Muenzer, a native of Maumee, Ohio and accomplished swimmer in high school and later earned his degree from the University of Toledo. Throughout his career he set seven school records and was inducted into the Varsity T Hall of Fame.
He has achieved numerous long-distance swims throughout his career. At age 47, he completed a 37 km Tampa Bay Marathon Swim and crossed the English Channel in 13 hours, 12 minutes.
Now 60, he is taking on the daunting challenge of swimming from Catalina Island to Long Beach for a total distance of 20.5 miles. This will be his last long distance swim and he hopes to complete the Grand Slam of open water swimming. Additionally, he will raise awareness and funds for his nephew Graeme who has Dravet syndrome.
Net Worth
John Muenzer is a marathon swimmer with an estimated net worth of $5 million. He has achieved numerous notable successes in the sport, such as setting a world record in Lake Erie and winning the triple crown of open water swimming by swimming across the English Channel (21 miles), Manhattan Island (28.5 miles) and Catalina Island to Los Angeles at 20 1/2 miles. Additionally, John holds the 24-mile swimming record in Tampa Bay. A native Maumeean by birth, muenzer is proud grandfather to 11 children – two daughters and two sons who currently reside in Loveland Ohio.