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Kensey Paige McMahon (born October 29, 1999) is an American competitive swimmer who specializes in distance events.
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| Full name | Kensey Paige McMahon | ||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
| Born | October 29, 1999[1] Jacksonville, Florida | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||
| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle | ||||||||||||||
| College team | University of Alabama | ||||||||||||||
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On June 4, 2024, it was reported that McMahon tested positive for vadadustat during an in-competition test at the 2023 U.S. National Championships. A hearing held on May 2, 2024 concluded that McMahon could not meet the burden of proof for a reduced sentence, and thus, would be suspended for four years.[2] In a statement on Instagram, McMahon pledged that "God is worth the wait."[3]
McMahon was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended Mandarin High School and the University of Alabama.[4][5][6]
2019
McMahon competed at the 2019 NCAA Division I Championships in March and finished seventh in the 1650 y freestyle.[4]
In July and August, McMahon competed at the 2019 U.S. National Championships. She won the silver medal in the 1500 m freestyle and finished fourth in the 800 m freestyle.[7]
2021
McMahon competed at the 2021 NCAA Division I Championships in March and finished sixth in the 1650 y freestyle.[8]
In June, McMahon competed at the 2020 U.S. Olympic trials, where she finished eighth in the 1500 m freestyle.[7]
2022
McMahon competed at the 2022 NCAA Division I Championships in March. She won the bronze medal in the 1650 y freestyle and finished seventh in the 500 y freestyle.[9]
In June, McMahon competed at the 2022 World Championships, where she finished 10th in the 25 km.[10]
In July, McMahon competed at the 2022 U.S. National Championships. She won bronze medals in the 400 m freestyle, 800 m freestyle, and 1500 m freestyle.[7]
In December, McMahon competed at the 2022 World Championships (25 m), where she won the bronze medal in the 1500 m freestyle.[11]
2023
McMahon competed at the 2023 NCAA Division I Championships in March. She won gold medals in the 500 y freestyle and 1650 y freestyle.[4]
In June and July, McMahon competed at the 2023 U.S. National Championships. She won the bronze medal in the 1500 m freestyle and finished sixth in the 800 m freestyle.[7]
In 2024 McMahon was suspended for four years for doping.[12]
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