Brendan Mannion was named the Atlantic East Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week after helping St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s swimming open the 2026-27 season with two victories. The conference office announced the honor Monday afternoon, Oct. 26, marking the first swimmer of the week award of Mannion’s career.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland defeated Batten University 219-38 and Randolph College 217-43 in a double-dual meet hosted by Batten University in Haddonfield, N.J., on Oct. 25. The results moved St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s swimming to 2-0.
Brendan Mannion Wins Three Individual Events
Mannion won three individual events during the season-opening meet. He captured the 200 freestyle in a personal-best 1:46.27, won the 50 freestyle in 21.74 and finished first in the 200 individual medley in 1:59.94.
The sophomore also led off St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s winning 400-medley relay, which finished in 3:39.37. His performance helped earn him the Atlantic East Conference’s weekly men’s swimming honor for the week of Oct. 26.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Men’s Swimming Announces Next Meet
St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s swimming will host Randolph-Macon College in a non-conference dual meet Friday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m. The meet will take place at the Aquatics Center.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Mannion’s first Atlantic East Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week award follows a strong opening meet for St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s swimming. His three individual victories and contribution to the winning 400-medley relay were central to the team’s 2-0 start.
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