Chet did swimming from 1961-63, and was co-captain in 1963. Chet is recognized as world's greatest swimmer in his day and won 17 AAU titles in the breaststrokes, individual medley and medley relay and at one time held all four world record in breaststroke. He was a U.S. Olympian in 1964 and 1968 and doctor for Olympic team in 1976.