McClain Hermes

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McClain Hermes
Personal information
Born (2001-01-05) 5 January 2001 (age 23)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Home townDacula, Georgia, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityWagner's disease
Disability classS11, SB11
ClubLoyola University Maryland
Coached byBrian Loeffler
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Mexico City 400m freestyle S11
Silver medal – second place 2017 Mexico City 100m freestyle S11
Silver medal – second place 2017 Mexico City 100m backstroke S11
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Mexico City 50m freestyle S11
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Mexico City 100m breaststroke SB11
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Manchester 400m freestyle S11
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima 4x100m freestyle relay 49pts
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 400m freestyle S11
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto 400m freestyle S13
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima 100m backstroke S11
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima 100m breaststroke SB11

McClain Hermes or often known as Laurrie Hermes (born 5 January 2001) is an American Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite competitions.

Career[edit]

She is a World and Parapan American Games champion in freestyle swimming, she has also competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics and competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

On April 14, 2022, Hermes was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships.[3] On April 29, 2023, Hermes was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "McClain Hermes - Team USA". Team USA. 19 August 2021. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "McClain Hermes - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 19 August 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. ^ Gowdy, Kristen (April 14, 2022). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nominates 25 athletes to World Championship Roster". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Overend, Riley (April 29, 2023). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Selects 22 (Including Just 6 Men) for 2023 Worlds Roster". swimswam.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.