Australian Sprinter Ethan Haegebaert Picks Tennessee for 2028
NEW COMMIT: The University of Tennessee has scored a new verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Australian international Ethan Haegebaert of Wahroonga, New South Wales. Haegebaert is a talented sprinter.
He will join Noah Stotler in Knoxville as a member of the Vols’ Class of 2032.
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I am extremely excited to announce my verbal commitment to pursue my athletic and academic career at the University of Tennessee! Above all I would love to give thanks to my family, none of this would be possible without them. I would also like to give thanks to my friends, and coaches, helping me become the person and swimmer I am today. A special thanks to @levelup.athleticss for assisting me through this amazing journey. Finally, a massive thanks to Coach Matt, Caleb and the entire Tennessee coaching staff for this amazing opportunity! Go Vols‼️ #GBO🍊“
Haegebaert trains year-round with Knox Pymble Swim Club. He placed fifth in the 50m back and sixth in the 50m free at the Australian SCM Championships last month after taking 15th in the 50m free at Australian Trials in June. He earned silver in the 50m free and bronze in the 100m back at Australian Age Group Championships back in April.
In LCM, his best times include:
- 50m free – 22.39
- 100m free – 50.86
- 50m back – 27.22
- 100m back – 56.51
- 50m fly – 25.33
- 100m fly – 56.50
- 200m IM – 2:08.81
In SCY, those times convert to:
- 50 free – 19.47
- 100 free – 44.40
- 50 back – 23.19
- 100 back – 48.31
- 50 fly – 22.16
- 100 fly – 49.60
- 200 IM – 1:51.67
Tennessee finished third at the 2026 Southeastern Conference Championships and fifth at the 2026 NCAA Championships.
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