Connor Long Season 2018-19

Top Times:

• 50 Free: 20.60
• 100 Free: 44.46
• 200 Free: 1:37.90
• 100 Fly: 47.28
• 200 IM: 1:51:63

2018-19 (Senior):

• Named to winter SEC Academic Honor Roll
• CSCAA Scholar All-America - Honorable Mention

2017-18 (Junior):

• Member of the 400 freestyle relay team at the SEC Championships which placed 8th overall (2:54.73)

2016-17 (Sophomore):

• Posted season bests of 20.80 in the 50 free, 45.41 in the 100 free and 48.43 in the 100 fly

 
2015-2016 (Freshman):

• Competed in 100 free, 100 back, and 100 fly at the SEC Championships
• Swam season best in 100 free (45.53) and 100 fly (48.69) at the SEC Championships
• Season high finish (3rd) at Incarnate Word dual meet in 100 free (50.93)
• Ranked sixth on team in 100 fly (48.69) and seventh in 50 free (20.81)
• Swam lead off on 400 medley relay at the FAU dual meet
• Competed in American Short Course Championships and swam season best of 1:39.65 in the 200 free

 
High School/Club:

• Coached by William Keith at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, N.C.
• Was a three-time team MVP and a two-time team captain
• 2014 Charlotte Boys Swimmer of the Year
• Had five top five state finishes
• Set school records in the 200 IM (1:59.89), 50 free (21.17), 100 fly (50.63) and 100 back (52.97)
• An excellent student, Long was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society and was a two-time Scholastic All-American
• Competed for SwimMAC Carolina for 10 years and was coached by Alan Pfau
• Was on SwimMAC’s national team in 2013 and 2014 and was a part of the 200 free relay national record (age 15-16)
• Two-time winner of the SwimMAC Coaches Award

 
Personal:

• Connor Duke Long is the son of Stephen and Kristin Long of Charlotte, N.C.
• Born Sept. 19, 1996 in Charlotte, N.C.
• Has two siblings: sister Emily, 18 and brother Grant, 16
• Industrial distribution major
• Enjoys playing basketball and fishing
• Chose A&M because “I believe A&M is a program on the rise with the potential to be the best. Also, the school has great sport and traditions along with strong academics and athletic benefits.”

 
Up Close:
Favorite TV Show: Breaking bad
Most Played Song on iPod: Any Eric Church song
What do you drive? Jeep Wrangler
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
What I’m Currently Reading: The Art of the Deal
Bookmarked Websites: ESPN
Worst Habit: Popping my knuckles
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Drew Brees
Favorite Tradition at Texas A&M: War hymn
 
Describe in one word:
Coach Holmes: Old school
Coach Calanog: Competitive
Coach Lerew: Laid back