American swimmer (born 2003)
Macguire McDuff (born February 28, 2003) is an American swimmer and former USA National Team Member .[ 3] 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 ,[ 4] Florida Gators men's swimming and diving team .
Career
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,[ 5] 100-meter freestyle at the 2023 USA Swimming Championships .[ 6]
At the 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships, McDuff helped set the American record in the 200-yard medley relay.[ 7] [ 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
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.[ 11]
Personal best times
Event
Time
Meet
Location
Date
Ref
100 m freestyle
48.08
2024 USA Olympic Swimming Trials
Indianapolis, Indiana
Jun 18, 2024
[ 12]
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
^ 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/
