Campbell McKean on Breakout US Trials: “I missed graduation for this”

2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

High school senior Campbell McKean missed his high school graduation to compete at the US National Championships, and the decision seems to have paid off. In the matter of 24 hours, McKean became a 2-time national champion, winning the 50 and 100 breast and qualifying for his first World Championships.

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Ohio Swimmer
2 hours ago

So consistent and so fast, the future is bright for him

Oh Canada
2 hours ago

Great sacrifices = Great rewards!

College Sports Union Member
3 hours ago

Walking to the top of the podium >>> walking across the stage

There will be plenty more graduations to walk at

Strugglebus
4 hours ago

Missing HS graduation is more of a plus than a minus!

Viking Steve
4 hours ago

Almost everyone graduates high school…. win a national championship….ummm… not so much 🙂

Andrew
5 hours ago

I also missed graduation but for a different reason

Did not Cali UT
5 hours ago

Bravo (or Bevo), believe he made the wise choice …

WaterAce
5 hours ago

Graduation is lame anyways, flex these medals more than that diploma

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