| Macguire McDuff | |
| Nickname: | "Showtime" [1] [2] |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in |
| Weight: | 225 lb |
| Birth Date: | February 28, 2003 |
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.
McDuff 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.
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] 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]
At 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]
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]
| 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 | |||
| 100 yd freestyle | 41.30 | 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships | James E. Martin Aquatic Center — Auburn, AL | February 24th, 2024 | |||
| 200 yd freestyle | 1:30.64 | 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships | James E. Martin Aquatic Center — Auburn, AL | February 22nd, 2024 |