Kenny McMahon

Lightweight Men’s Four

Hometown: Ladysmith, Wis.

Current Residence: Madison, Wis.

Club Affiliation: University of Wisconsin

Began Rowing: 2004 -- University of Wisconsin

Date of Birth: 9/26/1985

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 155

High School: Ladysmith High School

Undergraduate Education: University of Wisconsin, 2008

Current Coach: Marc DeRose

Years on National Team: One -- 2007, Under 23

National Results: Took silver in the men’s pair at the 2007 IRA National Championships...Took silver in the men’s four at the 2006 IRA National Championships.

Personal: Kenny’s most memorable sporting achievement was qualifying for the state championship in wrestling his senior year of high school. He makes sure to wear comfortable socks on race day and hopes to gain 30 pounds over the course of his rowing career. Kenny is studying biological aspects of conservation and speaks a small bit of Russian.