| 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 |
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 concurrently 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 48.04. [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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m freestyle | 48.04 | 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 21, 2024 | [12] | |
| 100 yd freestyle | 41.30 | 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships | James E. Martin Aquatic Center — Auburn, AL | February 24, 2024 | [12] | |
| 200 yd freestyle | 1:30.64 | 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships | James E. Martin Aquatic Center — Auburn, AL | February 22, 2024 | [12] |