Luke Shaw

Weight:
null
Position:
Free
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas
High School:
Alamo Heights

2013-2014 (Junior)
Posted 16 individual points at the SEC Championships with an eighth place finish in the consolation final of the 500 free (4:23.23) and a fourth place finish in the C Final of the 200 free (1:36.24). Shaw also competed in the 100 free posting a personal best time of 44.44. Shaw was a member of the sixth place 800 free relay in which he helped set the new school record of 6:21.20. Shaw’s 200 free ranks fifth in the A&M all-time record book, along with his 500 free (4:22.04) which ranks second fastest all-time. At SECs, Shaw tallied two NCAA ‘B’ cuts in the 200 and 500 free. At the NCAA Championships, Shaw competed as a member of the 22^nd place 800 free relay.

2012-2013 (Sophomore)
Shaw scored 19 points at the SEC Championships; posting NCAA ‘B’ cuts in the 200 free and the 1650 free. At the NCAA Championships, Shaw helped the team to an eighth place finish in the 800 free relay. Shaw is the fourth fastest in team history for the 1650 free and fifth in school history in the 200 free.

2011-2012 (Freshman)
In his first season on campus, Shaw enjoyed great success in the water. Earning All-American honors, Shaw earned three points at the NCAA Championships helping the team to an 11th place finish in the 800 free relay. At the Big 12 Conference Championships, Shaw swam his best times of the year while placing ninth in the 500 free, fifth in the 200 free, fifth in the mile, and earned a total of 37 points.

Best Times:
100 Free: 44.44
200 Free: 1:36.24
500 Free: 4:22.04
1000 Free: 9:16.75
1650 Free: 15:24.76

Close Up
Favorite TV show: Blue Mountain State
Most played song in my iPod: All the songs!
Favorite movie: The Avengers
Bookmarked websites: facebook.com
Superstition: Writing on the wall
Worst job: having a job in general
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Cameron McLean, speed skating
Talent I’d most like to have: Have an Aussie accent
Dream date: Rachel McAdams
Most competitive teammate: John McClure
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Grant Nel, Competitive talking
Favorite quote: “Have you tried swimming faster?”- Jay Holmes
Favorite swimming or diving set: Descending 100’s
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Ring Dunk