Connor Long

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
Free/Fly
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Ardery Kell

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