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2024-25 Men's Swimming & Diving Roster

Karina Serio
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Kean James Pajarillaga (He/Him)

  • Position Backstroke
  • Class First Year
  • Hometown Saipan, Marianas Pacific
  • Highschool Grace Christian Academy

Biography

As a Scot
2024-25
Named MIAC Co-Rookie of the Year… MIAC Champion in the 200-yard backstroke (1:53.77), claimed All-MIAC honors as a member of the school-record-setting 800-yard freestyle (6:55.41), 200-yard medley (1:33.20) and 400-yard medley (3:25.05) relay teams that each placed third and earned MIAC honorable mention with a fourth-place finish (52.64) in the 100-yard backstroke and a fifth place finish (4:46.20) in the 500-yard freestyle at the MIAC Championships on Feb. 19-22… Swam at ten meets in his debut season… Won 11 races for the Scots… Logged a personal best 1:53.43 with a win in the 200-yard backstroke at the Roger Ahlman Invitational on Dec. 7.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I chose to attend Macalester because of the supportive and diverse community. Also, I look forward to living in a city and gaining new experiences in a new environment. Macalester is a place that will allow me to meet new people with whom I can connect.