East Tennessee State University

From 1964 until 1967, Robert Rovere set records as a track and field standout in both the 100 (10.1) and 200 (20.4) meter dashes. In 1967, Rovere ran a 9.2 in the 100 yard dash and a 20.4 in the 220 yard dash to win the NCAA College Division Title in both events. He was chosen to represent the U.S. in the 1967 Pan American Games. With his memorable times, Rovere was inducted in the ETSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977.