Alabama All-American Kensey McMahon Named SEC Swimmer of the Week
1/14/2020 4:59:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
The sophomore rolled up three individual wins to lead the Crimson Tide over Florida State on Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama sophomore Kensey McMahon was the Southeastern Conference Swimmer of the Week after leading the Crimson Tide to a decisive win over Florida State, the SEC office announced Tuesday.
McMahon gave the Tide a strong showing Saturday in its victory at Florida State winning a trio of freestyle events. The Jacksonville, Fla., native opened the meet with a tough double, winning the 1,650 freestyle by nearly 40 seconds with a 16:24.00, before coming back in the next event to run down FSU's Kertu Alnek in the 200 freestyle with a strong last 50 to get the win with a 1:49.25. McMahon closed out the meet with a six-second win in the 500 freestyle, clocking a 4:47.31.
McMahon's freestyle sweep was part of the Tide's eight individual wins and two relay victories that led to a 180-120 over the Seminoles in Tallahassee.
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