Hayley McGregory
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hayley McGregory |
| Nickname(s) | Hail, Hailstorm, Hay-Hay |
| Nationality |  USA |
| Born | January 13, 1986 London, England |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Stroke(s) | Backstroke |
| Club | Longhorn Aquatics |
Hayley McGregory (born January 13, 1986) is an American swimmer. She is a former world-record holder in the 50 and 100-meter backstroke (long course).[1][2]
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[edit] Personal life
McGregory was born to British parents in London, but her family relocated to Houston, Texas when she was a young child. She became an American citizen in 2000.[3] McGregory competed for the University of Texas and the University of Southern California, but left collegiate swimming to turn professional. McGregory briefly trained at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club with coach Bob Bowman in early 2009, but has since returned to Longhorn Aquatics in Austin. McGregory is coached by Doug Rusk.[4]
[edit] Career
McGregory barely missed spots on the 2008 Olympic Team when she finished third in the 100 and 200 m backstroke. At the 2009 World Aquatics Championships, McGregory finished sixth in the 100 m backstroke.
[edit] References
- ^ "Hayley McGregory Breaks 50 Back World Record". Swimming World Magazine. 2008-03-07. Archived from the original on 2011-05-05. http://www.webcitation.org/5yRiqfEZx. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
- ^ "Hayley McGregory Busts World Record in 100 Back Prelims...Only to Have Natalie Coughlin Take it Back Next Heat". Swimming World Magazine. 2008-06-30. Archived from the original on 2011-05-05. http://www.webcitation.org/5yRj4iO1Q. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
- ^ Alan Abrahamson (July 23, 2009). "For McGregory, four thirds equals a first". Universal Sports. http://www.universalsports.com/news/article/newsid=314241.html#for+mcgregory+four+thirds+equals+first.
- ^ Jason Devaney (December 6, 2009). "Q&A: Catching up with Hayley McGregory". Universal Sports. http://www.universalsports.com/news/article/newsid=375442.html#qa+catching+with+hayley+mcgregory.
[edit] External links
- USA Swimming athlete bio: Hayley McGregory
- USC athlete bio: Hayley McGregory
- Arluck Promotions athlete bio: Hayley McGregory
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Li Yang |
Women's 50 meter backstroke world record holder (long course) March 7, 2008 – March 22, 2008 |
Succeeded by Emily Seebohm |
| Preceded by Natalie Coughlin |
Women's 100 meter backstroke world record holder (long course) June 30, 2008 – June 30, 2008 |
Succeeded by Natalie Coughlin |
