Athlete of the Week: Kenna Malinowski

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor • Nov 11, 2021

Jeff Christopherson

Freshman Kenna Malinowski helped the Lady Iron swim team win Intercity, the Big 12 Conference meet, and their IHSA Sectional.

Malinowski finished first at Sectionals in the 50-Yard Freestyle (24.32), second in the 100-Yard Freestyle (52.46) and first in the 200-Yard Freestyle Relay (1:40.04) along with teammates Larissa Harr, Nina Osborne, and Meghan Kilcoin. She will compete in all three events at State in Westmont this weekend.

Hardest Part of Swimming: “Definitely the mental aspect. You have to come into practice, even on the days you don’t want to go, and work hard.”

Favorite Moment of Career: Qualifying for State in three events at 2021 IHSA Sectionals.

Biggest Strengths: Confidence, strong work ethic, and the fact that I “love what I’m doing.”

Best Part of Swimming for Community: Building friendships with teammates and having Coach Budak to push Kenna to be her best.

Favorite School Subject: Biology or Geometry

Favorite Food: Chicken

Other Activities: Basketball

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About the Contributor

Jonah Kramer, Sports Editor

Jonah Kramer is a senior at Normal Community High School and participates in Best Buddies, FBLA and cross country. This is his second year working with the Inkspot, where he is a senior staff reporter. A random fact about me is that my front tooth has been broken five different times. My favorite film is Knives Out. What inspires me is Jesus Christ.