Futures Silver Medalist Conor McKenna Verbally Commits to Princeton

Photo Courtesy: Conor McKenna

NEW COMMIT: Princeton University has received a new verbal commitment* for the fall of 2022 from Olympic Trials qualifier Conor McKenna of Frisco, Texas.

He will join Lucas Strobek of Hellerup, Denmark as a member of the Tigers’ Class of 2026.

Regarding his commitment, he said:

“I’m excited to announce my commitment to the application process at Princeton University! I can’t thank my parents, teammates, friends, and coaches enough for their support throughout this journey. Go Tigers! ?”

Primarily a butterflyer, McKenna trains year-round with Lakeside Aquatic Club and placed 14th in the 200m fly at Olympic Trials Wave I earlier this month. He was also the runner-up in both the 100 and 200 fly at the 18&U Winter Championships – NT LAC in December.

In August 2019, he earned silver in the 100m fly at Des Moines Futures.

His best times include:

100 fly – 47.93
200 fly – 1:45.02
50 free – 20.80
100 free – 45.66
200 free – 1:40.39
500 free – 4:33.00

A rising senior at Wakeland High School, McKenna is a five-time Texas 5A State Championship finalist. He won the 100 fly and placed third in the 200 free as a junior while taking first and fifth, respectively, in those events during his sophomore season.

He has also earned USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors for his efforts in the pool and in the classroom.

*IVY LEAGUE DISCLAIMER:* A “verbal commitment” does not guarantee admission. An Ivy League coach cannot guarantee admission but can only commit support in the admissions process.

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