The Southeastern Conference has honored three Kentucky Wildcats for their outstanding performance in the 2023-24 season. Levi Sandidge made it to the All-SEC Second team, while Carson Hick and Madi McGlothen were named to the men’s and women’s All-Freshman Teams respectively. Sandidge, from Richardson, Texas, clinched his second consecutive All-SEC award after securing a bronze medal in the men’s 1650 freestyle at the SEC Championship. Hick, hailing from White Rock, New Mexico, achieved top-10 program times and became the second fastest swimmer in the 500-yard freestyle and 1650 freestyle events in Kentucky's history. McGlothen marked her SEC Championship debut by capturing the C-Final of the women’s 400 Individual Medley.

By the Numbers
  • Sandidge swam a blistering 14.44.24 to earn a third-place finish and a bronze medal in the men’s 1650 freestyle at the SEC Championship.
  • Hick set top-10 program times twice in the 500-yard freestyle and achieved a personal best clip of 14:47.84 in the 1650 freestyle.
  • McGlothen swam a personal best time of 4:15.95 and earned 20 points for the women’s team during the SEC Championship.
State of Play
  • Sandidge has secured All-SEC awards for the second consecutive year and also competed at the NCAA Championships.
  • Hick earned bids to compete in two events at the 2024 NCAA Championship in his freshman year.
  • McGlothen made a remarkable debut during the SEC Championship by excelling in the women’s 400 Individual Medley.
What's Next

The recognition of these talented swimmers at the SEC level sets the stage for their future development and potential participation in national and international competitions, marking an upward trajectory for their promising careers.

Bottom Line

The exceptional performances of Levi Sandidge, Carson Hick, and Madi McGlothen at the SEC Championship not only highlight their individual achievements but also underscore the depth of talent and competitive drive within the Kentucky Wildcats swim team.