Record Book: • Holds the second-fastest time in the 1,650 freestyle and is No. 3 in the 500 and 1,000 freestyle, and No. 4 in the 400 individual medley in school history. 2011-2012: • Swam on the victorious 800 freestyle relay at the NCAA Championships. • Finished second in the 500 freestyle, fifth in the 1,650 freestyle and 13th in the 400 individual medley at the NCAAs. • Chosen as the SEC Freshman of the Year after winning the 500 freestyle and placing fifth in the 1,650 freestyle and ninth in the 400 individual medley as Georgia won its third straight league title at the SEC Championships. • Named First-Team All-SEC and to the All-Freshmen Team. • Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll following the Fall and Spring Semesters. • Qualified for the 2012 United States Olympic Trials in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyle and the 400 individual medley. • Named to the 2011-12 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll. High School: • Graduated from Henry M. Jackson High School and IQ Academy. • Coached by Drew Whorley on her high school team. • Swam for Swim Atlanta under Chris Davis. • Earned first place in the 400, 800, and 1,500 freestyle at the 2009 U.S. Open. • Was a member of 2008-2009 National Junior Team. • Named to the 2009-2010 National Team and National Junior Team. • Chosen as a member of 2010-2011 National Youth Team. • Placed second at the 2009 Junior Pan Pacificss in the 800 freestyle. Personal: • Born March 10, 1993. • Daughter of Tom and Kelly McDermott. • Majoring in Pre-Journalism. Collegiate Personal Bests: 500 Freestyle 4:34.55 11 UGA Fall Invitational 1,650 Freestyle 15:51.49 12 NCAA Championships 400 Individual Medley 4:07.89 12 NCAA Championships
