Swimming World Six Star Will Freeman Makes College Choice

PHOENIX, Arizona, October 18. THE only male Swimming World six star in the Class of 2010, Will Freeman made his decision to stay close to home.

Freeman, who swims for Swim Atlanta and preps at Great Atlanta Christian, gave Georgia another high profile commitment today. Freeman is a distance freestyle star with the proven ability to score big points at the NCAA Division I Championships. His top time in the 1650-yard free (14:45.71) would have been top eight at the 2009 meet. He also owns an NCAA Division I B cut time in the 500-yard free (4:19.32). Over long course meters, Freeman owns long course senior national cuts in the 400-meter free (3:57.69) and 1500-meter free (15:25.44).

"I had an exceptionally difficult decision; mine came down between Texas and Georgia," Freeman told Swimming World. "Both schools have amazing programs and have outstanding coaches; it was a decision between two great schools and I think I would have done well at either. In the end, I felt like I really connected well with the campus, atmosphere, and the team at Georgia. I loved the college town feel of Athens and really liked the set up the swimmers have on East Campus. I was really impressed with the academic help and opportunities offered at Georgia, which was a major factor for me. Most importantly, I feel like Jack and Harvey have created the best training program in the nation for distance swimming. They've had the NCAA champion in the mile three out of the past four years! I can't wait to train with the amazing group of guys they have and see how fast we go. GO DAWGS!!!!"

Freeman joins a quartet of five stars that have already made their pledge to Georgia. Jameson Hill, Melanie Margalis, Conor Sweeney and Shannon Vreeland will all be Bulldogs after their senior year of high school.

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