Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving at TYR Fall Classic on October 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. / 10 a.m.
5 p.m. / 10 a.m.
Swimming & Diving
at TYR Fall Classic
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
2025-26 Swimming & Diving Roster
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Matthew Hand
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Newtownards, Great Britain
- High School:
- Campbell College
- Major:
- Biochemistry
Career Accolades
- Freshman record holder in the 100 breast, 200 breast
- 100 Breast – 54.88 at 2025 ASUN Championships (2/21/25)
- 200 Breast – 1:59.74 at 2025 ASUN Championships (2/22/25)
- 200 IM – 1:49.88 at 2025 ASUN Championships (2/19/25)
- Opened his collegiate career with two top three finishes, finishing second in the 200 breast (2:07.19) and third in the 100 breast (58.59) against Indian River
- Earned his first college victory in the 200 breast (2:05.91) in a dual meet versus Keiser
- Recorded a third place finish at the Patriot Invitational in the 200 breast (2:00.33)
- Picked up two wins in a dual meet versus St. Thomas, victorious in the 200 breast (2:04.95) and 200 IM (1:53.95)
- Competed in three event finals at the ASUN Championships, 100 breast (54.88), 200 breast (1:59.74), and 200 IM (1:49.88)
- Closed the season competing in the 2025 CSCAA National Invitational Championship
- Swam at Campbell College under Head Coach Robin Gordon
- Served as team captain
- Five-time member of school’s Interprovincial team, five-time major colors
- Born on August 15, 2005 and grew up in Dundonald, Northern Ireland
- Son of James and Nadene Hand
- Majoring in Biochemistry
- Hobbies include gaming on Playstation and MMA
- Goal is to qualify for the Commonwealth Games 2026 and the Olympic Games in 2028
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