A Lander leader, as well as one of the most iconic coaches in Wyoming high school swimming, and the architect of the last 19 Wyoming 3A Boys Swimming State Championships has passed on.

Bruce Gresly, the Boys Swim Coach at Lander Valley High School, died Sunday morning (June 28th), of a heart attack and stroke, while in Idaho.

He was 70 years old.

During his tenure, Coach Gresly has helped the Tiger boys swim team, win the last 19 Wyoming 3A Boys Swimming State Championships.

The National Record of State Championships in any sport is 24.

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