Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler McGill Returns to Staff at Auburn
American Olympic gold medalist Tyler McGill returned to his alma mater as an Director of External Engagement and Performance Science at Auburn on Monday.
McGill joins the staff of head coach Ryan Wochomurka. He was a 15-time All-American for the Tigers, graduating in 2010. McGill won a gold medal in the men’s 400 medley relay at the 2012 London Olympics along with a pair of World Championships relay gold medals and the bronze medal in the 100 butterfly at the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai in a storied career.
“I am blessed beyond measure to be returning to Auburn,” McGill said in a press release. “This university and community have provided me, my wife (Julianne) and our children (Amelia and Tenny) with far more than we could ever repay. Auburn is made special by people who love it and by the relationships forged here. I’m excited to be in a position where I can help foster those relationships, build new ones, and make an impact both on and off the pool deck.”
McGill will be tasked with helping to, “build bridges and partnerships with our community, local businesses, camps and clinics, Auburn’s USA Swimming LSC and Alumni who will benefit the student-athletes in the Name Image and Likeness space.” He will also have a coaching role in daily practice video and race analysis.
McGill was a two-time NCAA relay champion and an SEC relay champ at Auburn. He was a five-time All-American his senior season. He graduated in 2010 and joined the Auburn staff in 2013-14. He still holds the program record in the 100 fly at 44.63 seconds.
“I am very excited to welcome Tyler and Julianne back to Auburn and the Auburn Swimming & Diving Family in an official capacity once again as Director of External Engagement and Performance Science,” Wochomurka said. “Tyler’s story is uniquely ‘Auburn being Auburn.’ He reached the very pinnacle of sport while fully embodying what it means to live the Auburn Creed. His impact on our student-athletes, insights for our staff, and innovative approach for external connection points within the Auburn-Opelika community and our proud Auburn Swimming and Diving Alumni will be immeasurable.”
