Hayley McGregory
Encyclopedia
Hayley McGregory is an American
swimmer. She is a former world-record holder in the 50 and 100-meter backstroke (long course).
parents in London, but her family relocated to Houston, Texas
when she was a young child. She became an American citizen in 2000. 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.
, McGregory finished sixth in the 100 m backstroke.
United States
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swimmer. She is a former world-record holder in the 50 and 100-meter backstroke (long course).
Personal life
McGregory was born to BritishBritish people
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parents in London, but her family relocated to Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
when she was a young child. She became an American citizen in 2000. McGregory competed for the University of Texas and the University of Southern California
USC Trojans
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, but left collegiate swimming to turn professional. McGregory briefly trained at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club
North Baltimore Aquatic Club
The North Baltimore Aquatic Club is an amateur swim club based in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1968, it continues to offer training for young swimmers. It is best known for developing seven Olympic gold medal swimmers.-Facilities:...
with coach Bob Bowman
Bob Bowman (coach)
Bob Bowman is an American swimming coach, who is the coach of Michael Phelps. From 2005-2008, he was the head coach for the University of Michigan men's swimming & diving team, replacing Jon Urbanchek; as well as the head coach for the club team based at the school: Club Wolverine. He was the...
in early 2009, but has since returned to Longhorn Aquatics in Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
. McGregory is coached by Doug Rusk.
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 Championships2009 World Aquatics Championships
The 2009 World Aquatics Championships or the XIII FINA World Championships were celebrated in Rome, Italy in 2009 from July 17 to August 2. The 2009 Championships featured competition in all 5 aquatics disciplines: diving, swimming, open water swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo.Rome won...
, McGregory finished sixth in the 100 m backstroke.
External links
- USA Swimming athlete bio: Hayley McGregory
- USC athlete bio: Hayley McGregory
- Arluck Promotions athlete bio: Hayley McGregory