The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Hall of Honor
- Induction:
- 2022
- Class:
- 1991
A key member of the early days and one of the most dominant stretches of the Eddie Reese dynasty, Stackle helped lead Texas to three-straight National Championships from 1988 to 1990. He won three NCAA individual titles, claiming the 200-breaststroke in 1988 and the 100-breaststroke in back-to-back years in 1989 and ’90, while setting UT records in both the 100 and 200-breaststrokes that stood for more than a decade. A 16-time All-American, he was also a part of two NCAA winning relay teams as well, swimming a leg on the victorious 400-medley relay in 1988 and ’90, while the 1990 squad set an American, NCAA and Meet Record in the process. An All-American all four years at Texas, he earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic team in 1988, qualifying to compete at the Seoul Games in the 200-breaststroke. His achievements on the international level also included a silver medal in the 200-breaststroke and a bronze in the 100-breaststroke at the 1990 Goodwill Games. He climbed to as high as the No. 2-ranked 200-breaststroker and No. 3-ranked 100-breastroker in the world in 1990. On the conference level, Stackle won five Southwest Conference individual titles, winning the 200-breaststroke three times (1988-90) and touching in first in the 100-breaststroke twice (1988, ’90). The Longhorns won all four SWC Championships as a team during his time as well. A native of San Diego, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1991. Still an avid swimmer, he’s competed at master’s swimming competitions and also serves as a coach and trainer. He’s also active in the community, volunteering time with the Swim Across America organization that is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events.
