Matt McDonald
Hamilton Southeastern High School
Impact Statement
A 4x High School All American, McDonald continued his swimming career at Stanford to become an 11x NCAA All American.
Biography
“Athletes like Matt McDonald are among the success stories produced in high school athletics today,” NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro said. “He has worked extremely hard to develop his skills and has become one of the best swimmers not only in the state of Indiana, but the entire nation, and we are proud to be honoring him.”
McDonald is a three-time state champion in the 100-yard butterfly, setting a state record in the event as a senior. He also won the title in the 100-yard backstroke as a senior and was the recipient of the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s Mental Attitude Award.
McDonald is also outstanding student, McDonald stands No. 4 in his class academically and will attend Stanford University. McDonald also holds the national boys 15-16 record in the 100 butterfly and was a semifinalist in the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials in the event, finishing 13th.
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