Hayden Duplechain

Position:
IM
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
College Station, Texas
High School:
A&M Consolidated

2013-2014 (Junior)
Scored 25 individual points at the SEC Championships with NCAA ‘B’ time standards in the 200 IM (1:46.93), 400 IM (3:46.89), and the 200 breast (1:59.43). Early in the season, Duplechain swam a season best time of 57.54 in the 100 breast at the Art Adamson Invitational. On the season, Duplechain has the team’s second fastest time in the 100 breast, 200 breast, 200 fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM. In the all-time record book, Duplechain ranks seventh in the 200 breast (1:59.43), third in the 200 IM (1:46.93), and second in the 400 IM (3:46.89).

2012-2013 (Sophomore)
Posted eight points at the SEC Championships where he swam season bests in the 200 I.M. (1:48.95) and the 400 I.M. (3:49.55). Duplechain swam both events in NCAA ‘B’ cut times. At the US Open Championships, Duplechain competed in both the 200 and 400 individual medleys.

2011-2012 (Freshman)
Competed in the Big 12 Championships where he swam his best times in the 200-IM with a 1:50.15 and in the 400-IM with a 3:56.31.

High School/Club:
2011 graduate of A&M Consolidated High School … Two-time District Swimmer of the Meet in 2010 and 2011 … Earned all-state honors in the 200 IM as a senior … placed fourth in the 200 IM and 13th in the 100 breast at state in 2011 … two-time team MVP … had best times of 1:51.47 in the 200 IM, 3:56.23 in the 400 IM and 2:04.96 in the 200 breast … coached by former A&M swimmer Ryan Goodwyn at Consol … Also trained with the Aggie Swim Club for six years and was coached by Henry Clark … Set 10 club records and was a two-time Junior Nationals qualifier and a U.S. Nationals qualifier (400 IM).

Personal:
Hayden Michael Duplechain is the son of Laura Jackson of Snook, Texas and Kenneth Duplechain of Mamou, La. … born April 21, 1993 in Houston, Texas … hasn’t decided on a major … has six siblings: Amy, Laura, Taylor, Dylan, AJ and CJ.

Best Times:
200 IM: 1:48.92
400 IM: 3:49.55
200 Breast: 2:03.38

Close Up
Favorite TV show: Suits
Most played song in my iPod: Wrecking Ball – Miley Cyrus
What I drive: 2008 Toyota Matrix
Favorite movie: Nightmare Before Christmas
What I’m reading: textbooks
Bookmarked websites: Facebook, Twitter, Howdy
Worst habit: I have slight OCD
Superstition: I have the same ritual I do before bed every night
Worst job: host at Ninfa’s
Favorite city to visit: Austin, TX
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Phil Dalhausser/Todd Rogers, beach volleyball
Talent I’d most like to have: Be able to sing
Dream date: Emma Watson
Most competitive teammate: Antoine Marc
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Me, Beach Volleyball
Pre-competition music: Anything with a good beat
Favorite quote: “Things turn out best for those who make the best out of how things turn out”
Something about me that most people don’t know: I have some pretty sweet dance moves
Favorite swimming or diving set: 10x400’s IM
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Aggie Ring
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Mallam: Knowledgeable