The senior swimmer, undefeated in all individual events as of Monday, set two new pool records at Penncrest Jan. 26 – the 50 free (21.59) and 100 free (47.44). The multi-talented senior has made the automatic qualifying times in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 back, 100 fly and 200 IM. Last winter, McKenrick was Central League champion in 100 fly and 100 back, District One champion in 200 IM and 100 back, and third at States in 200 IM and 100 back. Next winter, he will be swimming for West Point Military Academy.
Fun facts – Brian McKenrick
Favorite book: Weed Flower.
Favorite author: Cynthia Kadohata.
Favorite TV show: How I Met Your Mother.
Favorite movie: Captain America: The First Avenger.
Favorite pre-meet pump-up song: Chicken Fried by the Zac Brown Band.
Favorite place to visit: Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming.
Favorite color: Orange.
Person I most admire: General George S. Patton.
Birth date: June 2, 1999 in Bryn Mawr.
Family members: Alisa Shin (mother), Bob McKenrick (father), brother Aidan McKenrick (10th grade), sister Ally McKenrick (eighth grade), Masako Shin (grandmother), Wangshik Shin (grandfather).
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