Hall of Fame

Doug Gibb

Doug Gibb

  • Class
    1941
  • Induction
    2011
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Swimming
Doug Gibb was part of the Washington State swimming program for more than three decades. He competed for the Cougars in 1940-41 and was the team point leader as a senior while swimming the 100, 200 and 440-yard freestyle. Gibb took over coaching duties in 1942 and led Washington State to a Pacific Coast Conference Northern Division title. He mentored the Cougars for 32 seasons, earning the distinction of dean among the PCC and Pac-8 Conference coaches. Gibb was the recipient of numerous coaching honors and the Cougars’ swimming facility was named in his honor.
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