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I am thankful for my family, coaches, and friends who have been a part of this amazing journey. I am so blessed to call WVU my home for the next four years!! Go Mountaineers! #hailwv\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Malkemus does her club swimming with the YMCA Westside Silver Fins and most recently earned a pair of best times at Austin Sectionals where she finaled in three events. She also placed eighth in the 50 free at Arizona Seniors before going on to take 19th in that event at Four Corner Sectionals last short course season.<\/p>\n<p>Her best times include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50 free: 23.76<\/li>\n<li>100 free: 51.72<\/li>\n<li>100 back: 57.94<\/li>\n<li>200 free: 1:52.15<\/li>\n<li>200 back: 2:02.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also competing for Verrado High School, Malkemus was the 100 free runner-up at the Arizona DII State Championships as a freshman.<\/p>\n<p>Malkemus is a great addition to the Mountaineers&#8217; lineup both individually and on relays. 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