McKeirnan not just an athlete
Name: Conor McKeirnan
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Swimming
Athlete of the week achievement: McKeirnan won the 50-yard freestyle and 100 butterfly in a 90-77 win over Indiana, and he won the 100 free and 200 free in a 98-10 victory over Mifflin County.
Season update: McKeirnan placed first 27 times this season and second only once. The Hollidaysburg boys are 14-1.
Coach Deb Solomon’s quote: “Not only is Conor an exceptional student and athlete, but he is a genuinely compassionate and a kind young man. It has been a real pleasure to have coached Conor for four years, and I wish him great success at IUP next year.”
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Watt
Favorite subject: Art
Favorite movie: “The Florida Project”
Favorite food: Pad Thai
Favorite song: “Ribs” by Lorde
Outside interests: Art, film, music, travel
Favorite college team: IUP Hawks
Pro athlete most admired: Caeleb Dressel
Best athlete I’ve ever competed against: Clearfield’s Luke Mikesell
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom (Michelle)
Proudest athletic achievement: Placing at championship meets such as PIAA states and YMCA nationals
How I got my start with swimming: Joining the Blairmont Barracudas at age 4
Future goal: Finish The Eberly School Of Business at IUP while swimming for the Hawks