• Source: Macguire McDuff

    • Macguire McDuff (born February 28, 2003) is an American swimmer and former USA National Team Member.
    He is a five-time NCAA champion and a former American record holder.


    Early life and Education


    McDuff attended Parkersburg South High School in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He later committed to swim for the University of Florida, where he competed as a member of the Florida Gators men's swimming and diving team.


    Career




    = 2022–2023

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    McDuff competed at the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships. There, he contributed to setting NCAA records and US Open records in the 200-yard freestyle relay, 400-yard freestyle relay, and 400-yard medley relay. Additionally, he reached the final in the men's 100-meter freestyle at the 2023 USA Swimming Championships.


    = 2023–2024

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    At the 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships, McDuff helped set the American record in the 200-yard medley relay. He also won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:30.64, making him the 11th-fastest performer of all time in the event.
    During the 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships, McDuff contributed to breaking the NCAA and US Open records in the 200-yard medley relay. Alongside teammates Adam Chaney and Josh Liendo, McDuff helped the trio hold every men's NCAA relay record except the 800-yard freestyle relay. He also secured a victory in the 200-yard freestyle relay.
    Later that year, McDuff competed at the 2024 USA Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis, Indiana. He qualified for the final in the men's 100-meter freestyle, clocking a time of 48.08.


    Retirement


    On September 23, 2024, McDuff, who was at the peak of his career and heading into his senior season at Florida, unexpectedly announced his retirement from competitive swimming.


    Personal best times




    = Long course meters (50 m pool)

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    = Short course yards (25 yd pool)

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    References

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