Thomas Defay - Swimming & Diving - Southern Illinois University Athletics

Oct 3

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4 PM / 10 AM

Swimming & Diving

Missouri State

Oct 10

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3 PM

Swimming & Diving

UIC

Oct 11

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11 AM

Swimming & Diving

Northwestern/Miami (OH)

Oct 24

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5 PM / 11 AM

Swimming & Diving

Illinois/Illinois State (Women)

Nov 13

Swimming & Diving

A3 Performance Invite

Nov 20

Swimming & Diving

Missouri

Jan 9

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2 PM

Swimming & Diving

Purdue (Men)

Jan 10

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1 PM

Swimming & Diving

Indiana State/Evansville

Thomas Defay

Thomas Defay

Class:
Senior
Height:
5-11
Hometown:
Nantes, France
Prev School:
Université de Nantes

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Honorable mention Academic All-Conference selection in 2012-13
Won two events
Scored in every event at MAC Championship.

2012-13 (Senior): Honorable mention Academic All-Conference selection...Competed in the A Final in both the 200- and 400-yard individual medleys...Also scored in the 200-yard butterfly...Won the 200-yard individual medley at the Phoenix Fall Classic...Won the 200-yard individual medley in the home dual against Evansville...Posted seven top-three finishes...Posted fifth-fastest time in school history and fastest since 2000 in the 200 IM at the MAC Championship. 2011-12 (Junior): Competed in nine meets...Scored in all three of his events at the MAC Championships, finishing ninth in the 200-yard individual medley, seventh in the 400-yard individual medley and ninth in the 200-yard butterfly. Personal: Transferred from the Univerite de Nantes (France)...Majoring in spanish.

Pool Photos

Swim and Dive Schedule Set for 2025-26 Season

Friday, September 19

Swim World Championships

News | Santiago, Pulido, and Peciar Represent SIU at 2025 World Championships

Friday, July 25

Pool Photos

News | Swim and Dive Named Team Scholar All-American; 10 Individuals Earn Scholar All-American

Tuesday, July 08

Barcot and Andor U23 Championships Cover

News | Andor and Barcot to Represent SIU at 2025 European U23 Championships

Wednesday, June 25

9.19.25 | Saluki Radio Preview - at SEMO

Friday, September 19

9.18.25 | Drew Steffe with Rodney Watson

Thursday, September 18

9.17.25 | Saluki Radio Football Podcast - SEMO

Wednesday, September 17

Inside Saluki Athletics - September 16th

Wednesday, September 17

Pool Photos

Swim and Dive Schedule Set for 2025-26 Season

Friday, September 19

Swim World Championships

News | Santiago, Pulido, and Peciar Represent SIU at 2025 World Championships

Friday, July 25

Pool Photos

News | Swim and Dive Named Team Scholar All-American; 10 Individuals Earn Scholar All-American

Tuesday, July 08

Barcot and Andor U23 Championships Cover

News | Andor and Barcot to Represent SIU at 2025 European U23 Championships

Wednesday, June 25