Claire Brandt

Position:
Back/Free
Class:
Senior
High School:
Greenhill School
Hometown:
Dallas, Texas

2015-2016 (Senior)

Swam in the 800 free relay the fourth-place 400 free relay (3:45.62) and the second-place earning 400 medley relay (4:05.14) at the Phillips 66 US Nationals this summer

2014-2015 (Junior)

Competed in the 50 free at the NCAA Championships, setting her career best in the event at 22.68… also swam the 100 (53.64) and 200 back (1:54.39) at Nationals… had a career day at the Art Adamson Invitational, setting career bests in the 50 back (25.55), 100 back (53.39), and 200 back (1:53.22), the latter only one second behind the top time of the season for the Aggies and good enough for a second-place finish at the meet… reached the podium in the 100 and 200 back a combined nine times… was a member of three first-place 400 medley relay teams (against LSU, at the Pro Swim Series, and at the Art Adamson Invitational).

2013-2014 (Sophomore)
Brandt scored 30 points for the Aggies at the 2014 SEC Championships after finishing 12th in both the 100 backstroke (53.80) and 200 backstroke (1:55.24). Brandt’s 100 back marked the ninth fastest time for A&M all-time. Brandt posted three NCAA ‘B’ cut times, the 100 back, 200 back, and 50 freestyle (22.84). At the NCAA Championships, Brandt competed in the 100 back (54.47), 200 back (1:55.44), and 50 free (22.85).

2012-2013 (Freshman)
Brandt had a great first season for the Aggies. Brandt scored 42 individual points at the SEC Championships in three events, earning NCAA ‘B’ cuts in the 50 free, 100 back, and 200 back. As a Fr-HS, Brandt is in the top five on the team for the 50 free and 100 back, and top three for the 200 back. Brandt competed at the US Open Championships in the 100 free, the 100 back and the 200 back.

High school/club:
A 2012 graduate of Greenhill School in Dallas, Texas ... was a four-year letterwinner ... four-year Greenhill school Most Valuable Player ... four-time state gold medalist in 50 free, three-time state gold medalist in 100 fly, and one-time silver medalist in 100 fly ... had best times of 22.89 in 50 free, 50.56 in 100 free, 1:48 in 200 free, 55.1 in 100 back, and 1:58.16 in 200 back ... also competed for the Dallas Mustangs club team and was coached by Mook Rhodenbaugh.

Personal:
Claire Theresa Brandt is the daughter of Jay and Cathy Brandt of Dallas, Texas ... born July 22, 1994 in Dallas, Texas ... intends to major in chemistry ... has one sibling: Rebecca Brandt ... chose A&M because of the atmosphere and friendliness and she wanted to be a part of that, as well as the traditions.

Best Times:
50 Free: 22.68

100 Free: 49.81
100 Back: 53.39
200 Back: 1:53.22

Close Up:
Favorite TV show: NCIS
Most played song in my iPod: We are never ever getting back together -Taylor Swift
What I drive: 2001 Nissan Pathfinder named Rex
Favorite movie: Finding Nemo
What I’m reading: My chemistry textbook
Bookmarked websites: Facebook, Twitter
Worst habit: Wasting time on Facebook and Twitter
Superstition: I have to clip my nails before every meet
Favorite city to visit: Seattle
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers
Talent I’d most like to have: Be artistic
Dream date: Luke Bryan driving me to our date in his truck
Pre-competition music: It changes each meet, but something upbeat
Favorite quote: “Do what you’re supposed to be doing when you’re supposed to be doing it with a good attitude.”
Something about me that most people don’t know: I’ve played piano since I was 3 years old
Favorite swimming or diving set: Any kick set
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Midnight yell
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Bultman: Awesome
Coach Jamison: Chill