Jackson McDonald

Davidson men’s and women’s swimming pose for photos on media day at the Davidson College Stadium on Wednesday, October 01, 2025 in Davidson, North Carolina. Tim Cowie/DavidsonPhotos.com

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Marvin Ridge

2024-25 (Junior): Competed primarily in distance free events, highlighted by two top-13 swims at the A-10 Championships • Placed 12th in the 500 free (4:31.79) and the 1,650 free (15:52.30) • Also competed at the A-10s in the 200 fly.

2023-24 (Sophomore): Competed in multiple events, including fly and distance free • At the Bucknell Invitational, swam ninth in the 1,650 free and reached the B final of the 500 free • Also at Bucknell, swam in the C finals of the 200 fly and 200 free.

2022-23 (Freshman): Reached the B final of the 200 fly at the A-10 Championships • Also at A-10s, finished in the top-16 of the 1,650 free and competed in the 500 free • At the Bucknell Invitational, took sixth in the 1,650 free, reached the B final in the 500 free and reached the C final in the 200 free.

Before Davidson: Swam at nearby Marvin Ridge High • Was a captain, all-conference selection and sportsmanship award winner • Helped Marvin Ridge win the NCHSAA 3A Regional title in 2020-21 and finished second in the state • Took seventh in the NCHSAA 4A 200 free in 2022.

Personal: Parents are Gary and Susan • Birthday is Aug. 1 • Has a younger sister, Kaylee • Has multiple relatives who attended Davidson, including his father, who played basketball.