Macguire McDuff (born February 28, 2003) is an American swimmer and former USA National Team Member.[3] He is a five-time NCAA champion and a former American record holder.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Showtime" [1][2] |
| National team |  United States |
| Born | February 28, 2003 |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| College team | University of Florida |
Early life and Education
editMcDuff attended Parkersburg South High School in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He later committed to swim for the University of Florida,[4] where he competed as a member of the Florida Gators men's swimming and diving team.
Career
edit2022–2023
editMcDuff 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,[5] 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.[6]
2023–2024
editAt the 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships, McDuff helped set the American record in the 200-yard medley relay.[7] 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.[8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
Retirement
editOn 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.[11]
Personal best times
editLong course meters (50 m pool)
edit| Event | Time | Meet | Location | Date | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m freestyle | 48.08 | 2024 USA Olympic Swimming Trials | Indianapolis, Indiana | Jun 18, 2024 | [12] |
Short course yards (25 yd pool)
edit| Event | Time | Meet | Location | Date | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 yd freestyle | 18.87 | 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships | James E. Martin Aquatic Center — Auburn, AL | February 21st, 2024 | [12] | |
| 100 yd freestyle | 41.30 | 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships | James E. Martin Aquatic Center — Auburn, AL | February 24th, 2024 | [12] | |
| 200 yd freestyle | 1:30.64 | 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships | James E. Martin Aquatic Center — Auburn, AL | February 22nd, 2024 | [12] |
References
edit- ^ Covington, R., & Covington, R. (2023, February 20). A Mac Attack: University of Florida’s Macguire McDuff Surges Into the Spotlight. Swimming World News. Retrieved from https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/a-mac-attack-university-of-floridas-macguire-mcduff-surges-into-the-spotlight/
- ^ Ex-Patriot Macguire ‘Showtime’ McDuff having success with Gators. (2023, April 12). News and Sentinel. Retrieved from https://www.newsandsentinel.com/sports/local-sports/2023/04/ex-patriot-macguire-showtime-mcduff-having-success-with-gators/
- ^ "USA Swimming announces 2023–24 U.S. national team roster presented by Toyota". USA Swimming. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Lepesant, Anne (2020-05-02). "WV High School state champion MacGuire McDuff verbally commits to Florida". SwimSwam.
- ^ "Gators smash NCAA 200 free relay record on second night of NCAAs". Florida Gators. 2023-05-15.
- ^ "Ex-Patriot Macguire 'Showtime' McDuff having success with Gators". News and Sentinel. 2023-04-12.
- ^ Kaufman, Spencer (2024-02-21). "Florida & NC State men break 200 medley relay American record within minutes of each other". SwimSwam.
- ^ Kaufman, Spencer (2024-02-23). "2024 SEC Championships: Day 3 Finals live recap". SwimSwam.
- ^ "Gators fight to the end and take home third place". Florida Gators. 2024-03-31.
- ^ "Macguire McDuff competes at Olympic Swim Trials". News and Sentinel. 2024-06-20.
- ^ Kaufman, Spencer (2024-09-23). "2024 SEC Champion Macguire McDuff (Florida) Says He's "Done Competing"". SwimSwam.
- ^ a b c d MacGuire McDuff. (2001, June 15). Swimcloud. Retrieved from https://www.swimcloud.com/swimmer/674001/