COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Former NCAA national champion and William Paterson University standout swimmer, Joseph Gentile '86, has been selected for induction into the 2026 College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Division III Hall of Fame.

The induction ceremony will take place on May 3, 2026, at Joe's Live in Rosemont during the CSCAA Annual Awards Celebration, hosted at the Loews Chicago.

A 1996 inductee into the William Paterson University Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame, Gentile was a five-time national champion in the 50 free (1982, 1983), 100 free (1982, 1983) and 200 free (1982). For his achievements in the pool, he was a 13-time All-American in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free and 400 free relay.

In 1982, Gentile became the first sprinter in NCAA history to win the 50, 100 and 200 frees at one championship. To this day, he is still tied for the NCAA record for most individual national titles at one meet (three). He was additionally a two-time NCAA record holder in the 100 free.

During his time at WP, Gentile won 15 Metropolitan Conference championships and finished as the school's leader in career points scored with 625.25.

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