2016-17 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster
Türker Ayar
- Position:
- Free/Fly
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Istanbul, Turkey
- High School:
- FMV Özel Erenköy Isik Fen Lisesi
2015-2016 (Junior)
Posted NCAA “B” qualifying cuts in the 100-yard and 200-yard butterfly and the 100-yard freestyle… ranked second on the team in 100-yard and 200-yard butterfly and 100-yard freestyle… posted a season-best time of 47.24 in 100 fly … earned 100 freestyle victory in the SMU meet with a time of 44.29 … placed in the top 5 in 20 meets… competed in 400 free relay, 100 free, 100 fly and 200 fly at the SEC Championships
2014-2015 (Sophomore):
Swam in the B-Final 100 free in 51.52 at the Pan Pacific Games (was not able to swim in the A-Final because of his Turkish origin)… came in first-place in the 200 fly against SMU… set a personal best in the 200 free (1:37.15), recorded the fastest time of any Aggie this season in the 200 fly (1:45.03), and offered a personal best in the 100 fly (47.61) at the SEC Championships, all good enough for NCAA ‘B’ cuts… was on both the 200 free relay (1:18.86) and 400 free relay (2:55.55) team that set the 2014 team best in the events at the SEC Championships.
2013-2014 (Freshman)
At the SEC Championships, Ayar posted an NCAA ‘B’ time standard in the 100 free (43.88), finishing 5th in the C Final and scoring four points. Also posted a season best in the 100 fly (48.59). At the American Short Course Championships, Ayar posted season best times in the 50 free (20.23) and 200 free (1:38.09). Competed in the first-alternate 400 freestyle relay at the NCAA Championships.
High School/Club:
2013 graduate of FMV Private Isik Science High School in Istanbul, Turkey … finished first at the Turkish High School Championships ... has been swimming competitively for the Galatasaray Swimming Club team since 2003 … finished in 8th place in 400 medley relay at the FINA World Swimming Championships in 2012 … won bronze as a member of the 400 medley relay team from Turkey at the 17th Mediterranean Games.
Personal:
Kaan Türker Ayar is the son of Ilas and Sefika Ayar of Istanbul, Turkey ... was born on January 19, 1995 in Istanbul, Turkey … knows English, German, and Turkish … intends to major in industrial and systems engineering ... has been swimming competitively since the age of 10 ... says he chose A&M because it was the “best option in academics, swimming, and college life.”
Best Times:
100 Free: 43.88
200 Free: 1:37.15
100 Fly: 47.24
200 Fly: 1:45.03
Close Up:
Favorite TV show: Big Bang Theory, White Collar
Most played song in my iPod: Linking Park – Somewhere I belong
What I drive: - (back home Honda Civic)
Favorite movie: Starwars Series, Bond Series
What I’m reading: Dan Brown – Angels & Deamons
Bookmarked websites: UsaToday, Engadget, BuzzFeed
Worst habit: Sleeping late
Superstition: I believe in Aliens
Worst job: Something that has no good for humanity
Favorite city to visit: Venice
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Rafael Nadal - Tennis
Talent I’d most like to have: Stunt Driving
Most competitive teammate: Peter Mankoc
Pre-competition music: Fort Minor – Remember The Name
Favorite quote: If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren’t willing to do. – M.Phelps
Favorite swimming or diving set: The Gatorade set
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Howdy!
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Holmes: Passionate!
Coach Mallam: Explosive!
