Meet the 2026 SWM Athletes: Sean McGorty
Sean McGorty | Men’s Elite Mile
Social Media: Instagram
Sponsor: Nike
College: Stanford
Mile PR: 3:52.39
5 Things About Me: Sean McGorty
- This will be my 5th time racing the Sir Walter Miler!
- I drove across the country for the first time last fall when I moved from Oregon to North Carolina.
- I’ve read 19 books so far this year. I just finished The 48 Laws of Power.
- I recently became an uncle!
- Troy is one of my favorite movies, so I’m excited to watch The Odyssey.
5 Fast Questions
- What is a movie or show you have seen lately that others should tune into? I Will Find You
- What is a book or podcast that is worth checking out? The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life – Boyd Varty
- What is your “Song of the Summer?” Don’t Worry – Drake
- When you’re not training, what’s one of your favorite activities? Playing Super Mario Party Jamboree with my fiancé, Hannah Steelman.
- Do you have any connections to Raleigh and/or North Carolina? Too many to list at this point. The newest additions are that I live and train in the Chapel Hill area. Plus, I’m getting married in Raleigh in September!
Learn more about Sean at: VIS Experience | Run with the Pros | Elite Athlete Panel