Ryan Hufford
Ryan Hufford
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier | SEC Championship Finalist | University of South Carolina
Hometown: North Chesterfield, Virginia
College: University of South Carolina
- NCAA Division I Standout (University of South Carolina)
- SEC Championship Finalist (100 Backstroke)
- Ranks Top-10 in South Carolina Program History (3rd fastest in 100 Backstroke, 6th fastest in 200 Backstroke)
- National & Academic Honors
- 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier (100 Backstroke)
- CSCAA Scholar All-American (2nd Team – 2024)
- SEC Academic Honor Roll (2024-26)
- High School & Club Swimming
- 4x Virginia State Champion
- 7x Regional Champion
- 2022 All-Metro Swimmer of the Year
- Developed at NOVA of Virginia Aquatics
Ryan Hufford is a standout collegiate swimmer and backstroke specialist competing for the Division I University of South Carolina Gamecocks. Hailing from North Chesterfield, Virginia, Ryan dominated the high school and club levels, becoming a 4-time Virginia State Champion for Monacan High School and earning the 2022 All-Metro Swimmer of the Year title while training with the prestigious NOVA of Virginia Aquatics.
Transitioning to the elite environment of the SEC, Ryan made an immediate impact for South Carolina. He proved himself as a versatile and reliable athlete, qualifying for the SEC Championships in multiple events and making the finals in the 100 Backstroke. He etched his name into the Gamecock history books by swimming the 5th fastest 100 Backstroke and 6th fastest 200 Backstroke in the history of the program. His elite speed and technique also earned him a trip to Indianapolis as a 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier in the 100-meter backstroke. Balancing high-level athletic performance with academics, he was also named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll and earned CSCAA Scholar All-American honors. His experience thriving in one of the fastest collegiate conferences in the country gives him an exceptional understanding of elite stroke mechanics, speed development, and race execution.
