Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Paul Turk
 
Track
Mechanical Engineering, 1907
Inducted in 1993
 
Career Highlights
* One of nation's fastest sprinters in early 1900's
* Scored 30 points per meet during freshman year to lead Rose Poly to wins over Purdue and Notre Dame
* Four-year team captain, 1903-06
* As freshman, placed first in four events at 1903 Indiana Collegiate Athletic League state meet
* When Rose Poly defeated crosstown rival Indiana State in 1905, Turk won the 100, 220, standing broad jump, running high jump, high jump and mile run