John McClure

Height:
6-1
Weight:
0
Position:
Free/Back
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Mansfield, Texas
High School:
Mansfield

2012-2013 (Senior)
McClure posted a career best time in the 500 free of 4:25.86 at the SEC Championships, which was also the sixth fastest time in program history.

2011-2012 (Junior)
Earned 26 points at the Big 12 Championships after placing 11^th in the 500 free, ninth in the 200 free, and eighth in the mile. McClure swam his career best time in the 500 free with a 4:28.33 and his season best time in the mile with a 15:56.11. McClure also swam his best 1,000-yard free at Texas with a time of 9:16.82.

2010-2011 (Sophomore)
Ranked in the top four on the team in the 500-free, the 1,000-free and the 1,650-free ... posted season bests of 4:32.11 in 500, 9:34.39 in the 1,000 and 15:51.47 in the mile at the Big 12 Championships.

2009-2010 (Freshman)
Scored an impressive 30 points in the Big 12 Championship meet as a freshman by qualifying in two "A" finals and one "B" final in each of his individual events...Finished 7th in both the 500 freestyle (4:31.88) and 1,650 freestyle (16:03.88) and finished 11th in the 200 freestyle (1:41.42).

High School /Club
2009 graduate of Mansfield High School ... at the 2009 Class 5A State Championships, McClure finished sixth in the 500 freestyle (4:32.77) and 12th in the 100 backstroke (52.82).

Personal
John McClure is the son of John and Sally McClure ... born Dec. 10, 1990 ... kinesiology major.

Best Times:
500 Free: 4:25.86
1,000 Free: 9:34.39
1,650 Free: 15:51.47

Close Up
Favorite TV show: Seinfeld
Most played song in my iPod: Knee Deep by Zac Brown Band
What I drive: Mustang
Favorite movie: 21 Jump Street
What I'm reading: Summer of ‘49
Bookmarked websites: facebook.com, ESPN, Howdy
Worst habit: Taking naps
Superstition: Luck
Worst job: Lifeguard
Favorite city to visit: Rome, Italy
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Josh Hamilton
Talent I'd most like to have: Jumping high
Dream date: Kate Beckinsale
Most competitive teammate: Me
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Tareq Kaaki, MMA
Pre-competition music: Country
Favorite quote: "You can breathe when you're dead"- Jay Holmes
Something about me that most people don't know: I'm good at whistling
Favorite swimming or diving set: 10 x 400 IM's
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Howdy