Megan Kowalske

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  • Current Age Group: 40-44
  • Team you are a part of: Kalamazoo Masters (ZOOM)
  • When did you start competitively swimming? I started synchronized swimming at age 7, then joined a USA swim team when I was 10
  • How long have you been in Michigan Masters? I joined Michigan Masters as soon as I moved to Michigan in 2011
  • What is your favorite swim event/race? Currently, I love the 50 breast and 100 IM
  • So far, what was your favorite Masters Swim Meet? I’ve swam in two USMS Nationals meets at the IU-Indianapolis natatorium, which have been my favorites.  I have a lot of history at that pool, so it’s always fun to go back there. In 2013, it was my first meet with Michigan Masters, and I met so many awesome people that I’m still friends with. In 2024, I loved swimming there and attending US Olympic trials.
  • What is your favorite set? I don’t have a favorite set – I prefer a coach to tell me what to do. My favorite day is stroke/IM day.
  • What is something you need to improve or constantly working on in the pool? I’m always thinking about feel in the water, especially with my catch. I need to keep working on turns in the pool and flexibility out of the pool.
  • What are your big swim goal(s)? Current big swim goals are state records in the 100 and 200 breast and the 100 IM while I’m in the 40-44 age group. Long-term, I want to keep swimming! I’m always inspired by swimmers who are in their 80s, 90s, or over 100 and are still competing.
  • Favorite swim Olympian? As a kid, Penny Heyns was the world record holder in the breaststroke events, so she was my idol. Right now, I admire Katie Ledecky for being at the top of her game for so long and for being an amazing role model.
  • What do you like to do outside the pool? Outside of the pool, I love to cheer on my three kids in all of their activities, traveling with my family, running, and reading.