Andrew Mackay (swimmer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Mackay |
| Nickname(s) | Drew-fish, Rufio, MacTri |
| Nationality |  Cayman Islands |
| Born | November 1, 1985 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Slow, Sensual |
| Club | Stingray Swim Club |
| College team | Notre Dame (USA) (2004-2008) |
Andrew Mackay (born November 1, 1985) is an Olympic-swimmer from the Cayman Islands. He swam for the Cayman Islands at the 2004 Olympics and at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He swam in college in the USA for the University of Notre Dame.[1]
In 2003, he became the first Cayman Island swimmer (as well as the first Notre Dame swimmer) to ever qualify for the Olympics.[2]
He swam at:
- 2002 Commonwealth Games
- 2003 World Championships
- 2003 Pan American Games
- 2004 Olympics
- 2004 World Championships
- 2006 Commonwealth Games
In late 2011 MacKay was said to be considering a return to competitive swimming and targeting the 2016 Olympics in Rio as a swansong to a fine career.
College years
While at Notre Dame, Andrew resided in Stanford Hall for 3 years before moving off-campus to The Wayne Manor (aka the House of Sand and Fog).
Hobbies
Since his retirement from top level swimming his sporting activities have been mainly restricted to online gaming. He enjoys the occasional game of Super Smash Brothers Melee, even though Kevin Sullivan is much better at it (and much better looking, as well). Although he has difficulty in understanding the rules, MacKay is said to be a competent Madden 99 player.
Despite his retirement he still sports impressive triceps. He has been known to work out as many as two times a month to stay in peak physical condition.
References
- ^ Mackay's bio from Notre Dames Athletics website. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
- ^ Andrew Mackay Becomes First Cayman Swimmer to Qualify for the Olympics Archived December 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Published by Swimming World Magazine online on 2003-04-21. Retrieved 2009-06-10.