by Emmanuel Berbari
Fordham Athletes of the Week from January 24-30, 2018 (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics).
Joe Mercurio
Fifth Year
Swimming & Diving
Mercurio, a fifth-year senior on the men’s track team, came away with a win in the 50 freestyle in 21.75 seconds against Iona and played a major role in both event wins at Iona, placing first in the 100 butterfly in 49.16 seconds and winning the 200 freestyle relay in 1:24.13.
Mary Kate Kenny
Junior
Track
Kenny made school history for the second straight week, leading the women’s squad to an impressive showing at the Terrior Classic at Boston University. She bested last week’s record in the 60-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 7.78 seconds to top her own mark for the third time.
