Alandra McDowell

Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Park City HS
Hometown:
Park City, Utah

2016-17 Sophomore Season: Tallied a first-place finish in the 200-yard back with a 2:08.35 at the Jean Freeman Invitational • earned fifth place in the 1000-yard free with a 10:37.84 against North Dakota • improved to 5:15.86 in the 500-yard free at the Minnesota Invitational • earned third place in the 1650-yard free with a 17:24.62 at the Jean Freeman Invitational • finished fifth place in the 500-yard free with a 5:07.80 at the Jean Freeman Invitational.

2015-16 Freshman Season: Named Hardest Worker • First-year letterwinner • At the 2016 Big Ten Championships, McDowell placed 38th in the 1650 free, 67th in the 500 free and 74th in the 200 free • Recorded eight top-five finishes during the regular season • Tallied personal records in the 500 free and 1650 free at the annual Jean Freeman Invite • Made her collegiate debut against Florida.

High School: 2015 graduate of Park City High School • Coached by Mike Werner, Julie Hardt and Matt Finnigan • Letterwinner in swimming and water polo • Three-time Utah State Champion in 2015 (500 free, 200 IM and 200 free relay) • State Champion in water polo • Water polo 3A First All-State Team (2015) • Water polo 3A Girls MVP (2015) • Park City high school Swimming Coaches’ Choice Award (2014, 2015) • Graduated in top 10% of class with high honors • Has competed at Speedo Sectionals, Canadian Age Group Championships, Australian Open Water Championships • Club teams include: Park City Swimming, Pacific Coast Swimming • University of Western Australia Swim Club.

Personal: Born May 11, 1997 • Daughter of Michael McDowell and Kendall Morrison • Mother, Kendall, was a member of the Canadian Triathlon Team from 1989-1991 • Has one younger sibling, Blaire • Enjoys reading and traveling • Plans to major in physics.