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McKenzie Grau, Mason High School

Name: McKenzie Grau
Grade: Senior
Sports: Swimming

SUCCESS
Placed first at MAKO swim invitational and dropped 17.24 and broke the 5 min mark
2018 50 Free District Champion, 50 & 500 Free State Finalist, Greater Miami Conference 100 Free Champion, ISCA Finalist, NISCA All-American, USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, Most improved Swimmer, 110% Swimmer, Mason Manta Ray Award.

FAVORITE QUOTE
“If four things are followed- having great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance-then anything can be achieved” -Adbul Kalam

INSPIRATION
I look up to the athletes that came before me, and how they can achieve phenomenal things when they put their mind to it.

MOST IMPACTFUL COACH/TEACHER
Coach Mark Sullivan, he is constantly working on ways to help me improve my swimming by taking a second to slow down, evaluate, then fix the problem. Sullivan is always extremely supportive after my races and always has positives about my race, even if the race was not great. He strives to help people become better both inside and outside of the water by allowing us to take a moment to seek the best solution.

FAVORITE SPORTS MEMORY
My favorite memory is from 2018 Southwest districts. Not only did I swim fast, but my team as a whole broke new ground. Many of us become district champions, and set multiple new relay records. The environment was buzzing with positivity which completely offset the nervous buzz that was also in the air. The meet was filled with an energy unlike many others and I’m proud to have been a part of it.

ATHLETIC GOALS
My athletic goals include becoming state champion, then qualifying for NCAA’s in college next year.

FUTURE
Where do you see yourself in 10 years or what would you like to be doing? I hope to be working as either an Engineer, Businesswoman, or a career that incorporates both. I hope to still be connected to swimming in some way, as it has been such a large part of my life.