Jack McMillan (swimmer) facts for kids
McMillan at the 2024 Summer Olympics
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| Nationality | Irish, British | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 January 2000 Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | University of Stirling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Jack McMillan was born on January 14, 2000. He is a talented swimmer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Jack has represented both Ireland and Great Britain in the Summer Olympics.
He competed in the men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay. This happened at the 2020 Summer Olympics for Ireland. Later, he swam in the same event for Great Britain at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Jack McMillan earned a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. He achieved this as a heat swimmer for the winning team.
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Jack McMillan's Swimming Journey
Jack McMillan has had an exciting journey in competitive swimming. He has competed at the highest levels. This includes both the Olympic Games and other major championships. His hard work and dedication have led to impressive results.
Olympic Gold Medal Win
At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Jack McMillan swam in the heats. He was part of the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay team. Even though he did not swim in the final race, he still received a gold medal. This is because he helped the team qualify. The British team went on to win the final.
This made Jack only the second swimmer from Northern Ireland to win an Olympic gold medal. The first was his friend Daniel Wiffen. Daniel won his gold medal in the 800 metres freestyle. This happened in the same pool just minutes before Jack's team won.
Recent Achievements in Swimming
In 2025, Jack McMillan continued to show his skill. He finished third in the 400 metres freestyle race. This event was at the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships. His strong performance helped him get selected for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships. This important competition will take place in Singapore.
External Links
- Jack McMillan at British Swimming
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- Jack McMillan at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
