Mackenzie Thornton Class: Sophomore Hometown: Highland Village, Texas High School: Marcus Event: Backstroke, Freestyle, IM Experience: 1L

2012-13 (FRESHMAN): Made an immediate impact in the pool, swimming in the 1000 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, 200 Backstroke and 800 Freestyle Relay... Had a season best in the 100 Backstroke (59.90) and 200 Backstroke (2:07.81) at the Tennessee Invitational on Nov. 17.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2012 graduate of Marcus High School... Was a Canadian Nationals Qualifier in the 100 and 200 Backstroke events, and a Texas 5A state qualifier... Received recognition for her academic achievements with the Scholastic All-America award... Was named her team's 2011 and 2012 Most Valuable Player... Was a four-year letterwinner... Swam with the Dallas Mustangs club team.

PERSONAL: Born July 28, 1994 in Ottawa, Canada... Daughter of Kevin and Donna Thornton... Has one sister, Rileigh... Majoring in business administration.