Clay McAnany

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
Back/Free
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas
High School:
Ronald Reagan

2016-17 (Junior):

Posted season bests of 20.94 in the 50 free, 48.98 in the 100 back and 1:48.26 in the 200 back

2015-2016 (Sophomore):

Posted season bests of 48.73 in the 100 back and 1:46.80 in the 200 back
Ranked No. 3 on the team in the 200 back and No. 4 in the 100 back

2014-2015 (Freshman):

Recorded his best finish of the season against SMU, a fourth place outing in the 100 free (47.34)
Delivered his best performance of 2014 with season bests in the 100 free (46.09), 50 free (21.00), and 100 back (49.14) at the American Short Course Championships

High School/Club:

A 2014 graduate of Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, TX with Magna Cum Laude honors
Coached by Mike Sansavera
Academic All-America honoree
Was the 2013 district and regional champion in the 100 back as well as the 100 back TISCA Champion
2013 and 2014 All-American in the 100 back
Finished fourth in 2013 and eleventh in 2014 in the 100 back
Earned the Most Outstanding Swimmer Award in 2014
Also competed for Alamo Area Aquatics Association under Coach Lou Walker where he earned the National Swimmer of the Year award in 2014
Named Most Outstanding Athlete honors for his club in 2014

Personal:

Christopher Clay McAnany is the son of Chris and April McAnany
Born on November 6, 1995 in Houston, Texas
Majoring in business
Has three siblings: Abby (23), Cole (20), and Micah (18)
Has one Aggie relative and collegiate athlete, cousin Ryan Hill ’07 who played baseball for the Aggies
Says he chose A&M because “A&M has great coaches, great facilities, and most of all a great team. When I visited, I loved the positive attitude and excitement around the campus. I wanted to swim for a known D1 university and was leaning towards staying in state. After some consideration and visits, all roads seemed to lead to Aggieland! Gig ‘em!”

Up Close:
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Bookmarked Websites: Howdy, Facebook, Bodybuilding.com, Youtube
Worst Habit: Nail biting
Worst Job: Neighborhood Lifeguard
Favorite City to Visit: West Palm Beach Gardens
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Myles Garrett
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Coordination
Favorite Quote: This is Jay Holmes, Texas A&M! -Jay Holmes (Head Swimming Coach at Texas A&M University)
Something about me that most people don’t know: I haven’t grown since Sophomore year in high school.
Favorite Tradition at Texas A&M: Aggie Ring

Describe in one word:
Coach Holmes: Motivated
Coach Calanog: Driven
Coach Bultman: GOAT
Coach Lerew: Funny