(GWANGJU, South Korea, July 26) – McKendree University junior Alexander Skinner (Namibia, Africa/Windhoek Afrikaans Private School), a member of the swimming and diving team, competed at the 18th FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Competition began on July 12 and will run until July 28.
 
At the World Championships, Skinner took part in two events, the 50 and 100-meter freestyle. In the 50-meter, he placed 51st with a time of 23.04 and posted a time of 50.44 in the 100-meter to take 53rd place.
 
Skinner previously competed in the 13th FINA World Championships in 2016 where he was in the 50, 100, 200-meter freestyle and the 50-meter butterfly.
 
"Xander has represented McKendree University at the highest level of world swimming competition this summer in exemplary fashion. He has trained with great passion and desire to be a factor at an elite level in our sport," said head coach Jimmy Tierney. "We are all proud of what he has accomplished both at McKendree and while representing Namibia internationally."