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It is the first career accolade for both student-athletes.<\/p>\n<p>The Mountain West Women\u2019s Swimming &amp; Diving Championships will be held <span data-term=\"goog_1196737160\">February 15-18<\/span> at the Texas A&amp;M Natatorium in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>WOMEN\u2019S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>McKENNA MEYER, SAN DIEGO STATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Freshman, Reno, Nevada \/ Galena HS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Led San Diego State to double-dual meet victories over Vanderbilt (168-94) and UC San Diego (156.50-137.50).<\/li>\n<li>Won two events and placed fourth in another.<\/li>\n<li>Won the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 10:10.91. 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