Colorado State University Athletics
2015-16 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Mackenzie Thornton
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Highland Village, Texas
- High School:
- Marcus
2014-15 (JUNIOR): Provided CSU's third-best 400 IM time at the Mountain West Championships (4:39.74).
2013-14 (SOPHOMORE): Participated in the backstroke and freestyle events throughout the season... Added the 400 IM to her repertoire, swimming the fourth-fastest time on the team (4:49.52)... Competed on the 200 Freestyle and 800 Freestyle Relay teams... Earned Mountain West Academic All-Conference honors for the second-straight season.
2012-13 (FRESHMAN): Made an immediate impact in the pool, swimming in five individual events, in addition to the 800 Freestyle Relay. Had a season-best time in the 100 Backstroke (59.90) and 200 Backstroke (2:07.81) at the Tennessee Invitational (Nov. 17)... Both times ranked fifth on the team... Earned Mountain West Academic All-Conference honors.
HIGH SCHOOL: Is a 2012 graduate of Marcus High School... Was a Canadian Nationals Qualifier in the 100 and 200 Backstroke and a Texas 5A state qualifier... Was named her team's 2011 and 2012 Most Valuable Player... Received recognition for her academic achievements with the Scholastic All-America award... Swam with the Dallas Mustangs club team.
PERSONAL: Born in Ottawa, Canada... Daughter of Kevin and Donna Thornton... Has one sister, Rileigh... Majoring in business administration.
