Michigan Masters

Megan Kowalske

Megan Kowalske

Age group
40-44
Team
Kalamazoo Masters (ZOOM)
Swimming since
I started synchronized swimming at age 7, then joined a USA swim team when I was 10
Favorite event
Currently, I love the 50 breast and 100 IM
Favorite Masters 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.
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 they're working on
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.
Big goals
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 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.
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.