Prior to Stanford
- Graduate of Mathematisches und Naturwissenschaftliches Gymnasium Rämibühl Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland
- Competed for the Mathematisches und Naturwissenschaftliches Gymnasium Rämibühl Zürich's soccer team at the Kantonal Tournament in 2022
- Holds the Mathematisches und Naturwissenschaftliches Gymnasium Rämibühl Zürich girls' school record in the long throw
National Team
- Four-year member of the Switzerland national team (2022-2025)
- 5th, Junior Women's Quad, 2022 Coupe de la Jeunesse
- 4th, Women's Four, 2023 European Rowing U19 Championships
- 5th, Women's Four, 2023 World Rowing U19 Championships
- 4th, Women's Four, 2024 European Rowing U19 Championships
- 9th, Women's Four, 2024 World Rowing U19 Championships
- 9th, BW4-, 2025 World Rowing U23 Championships
- Will row in the BW2- at the 2025 European Rowing U23 Championships (Sept. 6-7, 2025)
Personal
- Parents are Ken and Margaret McMahon
- Has two siblings, Katarina and Jack
- Hopes to major in economics or chemistry
Why Barbara McMahon Chose Stanford
- "I chose Stanford because it's a place where passionate, curious people connect; not only academically but also on a personal and human level. Stanford brings the resources and organization to make that possible."