Athlete of the Week

LAUREN KEARNEY '14
VARSITY SWIMMING
JANUARY 23rd – JANUARY 28th, 2012

Lauren Kearney has done in two recent meets what swimmers aim for, but rarely accomplish. She dropped time in her main event twice. It is the 500 yard freestyle in which Lauren shines. In the Hopkins Grammer meet, Lauren set a new personal record of 6:26.37, and just three days later at Williston, Lauren dropped an astonishing six seconds to set a new personal best of 6:20.05.

While out-touched by Williston's winner by less than one second, Lauren hung on to second place, out-touching their second swimmer by less than one third of a second. Lauren was also instrumental in the 200 yard Medley Relay that beat Williston, and she stepped up in the 200 IM. No doubt, this is the first of many amazing meets to come for Lauren.

Congratulations, Lauren!!!

MARIO HYMAN '12
VARSITY SWIMMING
JANUARY 23rd – JANUARY 28th, 2012

Co-captain Mario Hyman has helped lead the team to an impressive 5-1 record. In each of the season's meets, he has selflessly swum a number of different events, depending on the needs of the team. He has swum critical legs of each of our relays, the individual medley, and both sprints and distance freestyle with impressive success. His versatility, attitude, and ability make him a key element in the team's success.

Mario's approach to practice, however, has been what makes him a true leader of his peers. Each day, he pushes himself in the most rigorous and challenging sets, helping to set a high bar for his teammates to reach for, as they strive to improve.

Congratulations, Mario!