Patricia (Pat) Mankin

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  • Current Age Group:  70-74
  • Team you are a part of:  MAC.  I was so lucky to meet Jacqueline Thorpe at a meet.  She introduced me to the MAC coaches Kris, Lyndsey, Jim, Diane and Janette as well as the wonderful swimmers on the team.  So much has changed since I last competed and they have all been so kind and helpful and supportive, especially Jacqueline.  I am so happy to be a member of the MAC team!
  • When did you start competitively swimming?   I was 10 years old.
  • How long have you been in Michigan Masters?  1990, 1991, 2022 & 2025.  First I took a 15 year break and most recently a 33 year break.  It’s been a real journey trying to get back at it.
  • What is your favorite swim event/race?   400 IM
  • So far, what was your favorite Masters Swim Meet?  The 2025 State Meet.  I met so many nice people, had a lot of fun, and got to swim relays.  I surprised myself with most of my swims too.
  • What is your favorite set?  Anything IM.  I also like a distance free challenge.
  • What is something you need to improve or constantly working on in the pool?  Starts, turns, kick, body position.  Just about everything!
  • What are your big swim goal(s)?  When I was a kid Top 5 (then it became Top 10) times were cool.  They still are!
  • Favorite swim Olympian?  There are so many but Shirley Babashoff stands out.  She was a fierce competitor during the 1972 & 1976 Olympics against the East Germans who were guilty of doping.
  • What do you like to do outside the pool?  I enjoy playing golf and pickleball.  But my favorite thing is to hang out with my rescue dogs and do my best to spoil them!