Michael Mackin Named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week
Sophomore ranks among the MWC leaders in several events

Michael Mackin

was named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week on Tuesday (December 9) for his performance in the TYR/CollegeSwimming.com Classic at Carthage College the previous weekend (December 5-6).

Mackin, a sophomore, reached the 10-person final in a pair of events and the consolation final in another. He placed seventh at the highly-competitive meet in the 100-backstroke in 54.61 seconds, the fastest time in the Midwest Conference so far this season. He also completed the 200-backstroke in 2:01.65, the second-best mark in the league, and placed ninth. In addition, Mackin was 18th in the 200-freestyle (1:51.07), finished the 200-IM in 2:07.59, and led off the 400-freestyle relay in 49.90 seconds. Both freestyle times rank among the top five in the league.

Mackin owns the Foresters’ best time this season in the 100- and 200-freestyle, 100- and 200-backstroke, 100-butterfly, and 200-IM.

Midwest Conference Performers of the Week are selected by the league’s sports information
directors. Mackin also earned the award for his performance at the same meet last season.

Midwest Conference Release (pdf)