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NEW COMMIT: The University of Florida has received their fourth verbal commitment for the 2022-23 season and beyond from U.S. Open qualifier Daniel Gordon of East Berlin, Pa. He will join Gio Linscheer, Cam Abaqueta and Dawson Joyce in Gainesville as a member of the Gators’ Class of 2026. He told Sw...

The University of Kentucky swimming and diving program has promoted Michael Camper and Maclin Simpson to associate head coaches, as announced by UK and head coach Lars Jorgensen on Monday. The recent promotions of Camper and Simpson follow the departure of Allison Reed Leather, who will be pursuing ...

Former University of Kentucky swimmer and team captain Bridgette Alexander, who served as the Wildcats' volunteer assistant in 2019-20, will return to Lexington during the 2021-22 season as an assistant coach. "We are incredibly proud to welcome back such a distinguished alum of our program," said U...

NEW COMMIT: James Madison University has officially begun their Class of 2026 recruiting after picking up a verbal commitment from Futures qualifier Alexandra Volk of Lutherville, Md. She told Swimming World: "I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and swimming care...

NEW COMMIT: Junior National qualifier Caroline Weldon of Denville, N.J. has given her verbal commitment to the University of Richmond beginning in the fall of 2022. She will join Katie Chignell, Caitlyn Hughes, and Julia Krichev as a member of the Spiders’ Class of 2026. Regarding her commitment, sh...

NEW COMMIT: West Virginia University has received their first verbal commitment for the fall of 2022 from Junior National qualifier Adam McDonald of Middletown, Ohio. Regarding his commitment, he said: "I’m very excited to announce my verbal commitment to swim for West Virginia University. I’m thank...

NEW COMMITS: The U.S. Military Academy has six new verbal commitments for the 2022-23 season and beyond, all whom will arrive on campus as members of the Class of 2026. Under head coach Brandt Nigro, the Black Knights finished fourth at the 2020 Patriot League Championships. ALYSSA HEFFELFINGER Home...

NEW COMMIT: Futures qualifier Ben Stevenson of New Albany, Ohio has announced his verbal intention to continue his academic and swimming career at Indiana University beginning in the fall of 2022. He will join Alex Stone, Harry Herrera, Alejandro Kincaid and Drew Reiter as a member of the Hoosiers’ ...

NEW COMMIT: Binghamton University has officially begun their recruiting class for the fall of 2022 after receiving a verbal commitment from Jordyn Spector of Phoenix, Az. She told Swimming World: "I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and swimming careers at Bingha...

NEW COMMIT: Downers Grove, Ill. native and Futures qualifier Olivia Asay has verbally committed to the University of Iowa and will arrive on campus in the fall of 2022. After originally planning to cut the program at the conclusion of the 2020-21 season, the university decided to reinstate the women...

NEW COMMIT: Dartmouth College has received a verbal commitment* for the 2022-23 season and beyond from Junior National qualifier Landon Him of Berkley, Mass. He will join Carlsbad, Calif. native Adam Ladman as a member of the Big Green's Class of 2026. He told Swimming World: "I am honored to announ...

NEW COMMIT: The United States Naval Academy has received a new verbal commitment for the fall of 2022 from Futures qualifier and Sarasota, Fla. native Jack Lambert. He will join Jacob Pishko of Raleigh, N.C. as a member of the Midshipmen's Class of 2026. He told Swimming World: "After careful consid...

NEW COMMIT: Futures qualifier Ben Eichberg of Fredericksburg, Va. has announced his verbal commitment to Miami Ohio for the 2022-23 season and beyond. He told Swimming World: "Searching for the right college was extremely difficult this past year.  Thanks to my coach and teammates, my family and the...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Kentucky has received another verbal commitment for the fall of 2022 from U.S. Open qualifier Kevin Glennon out of South Lebanon, Ohio. He will join Levi Sandidge, Ryan Merani, Brady McInerney, Logan Smith and Logan Ingerick as a member of the Wildcats’ Class of 2026. R...

NEW COMMITS: Georgia Tech has two new additions to their lineup for 2022: Greenwood Village, Colo. native Cade Martin and Charles Perks of Canton, Conn. Both talented swimmers will join Sean Santos, Will Coady, Ben Gerhard, Chris Richardson and Stephen Jones as a member of the Yellow Jackets’ Class ...

NEW COMMITS: The University of Connecticut has two new additions to their lineup for the fall of 2022: Newport News, Va. native Ella Epes and Kiera Liesinger of Eagan, Minn. Both talented swimmers will join Alexis Martino, Paige Spencer and Hannah Jyawook in Storrs as a member of the Huskies’ Class ...

NEW COMMIT: Peachtree Corners, Ga. native and U.S. Open qualifier Preston Linn has announced his verbal commitment to George Washington University beginning in the fall of 2022. Swimming year-round with Spartans Aquatic Club, Lin raced two events at the Mizuno Atlanta Classic in May after collecting...

NEW COMMIT: Junior National qualifier Morgan Bagnall of East Haven, Conn. has pledged her verbal commitment to Penn State University beginning in the fall of 2022. She will join Krista Marlin as well as twin sisters Catherine and Julia Meisner as a member of the Nittany Lions' Class of 2026. Regardi...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Tennessee has scored a new verbal commitment for the 2022-23 season and beyond from sprinter Guilherme Caribe of Brazil. He will join Joaquin Vargas, Martin Espernberger, Garret Green and Nick Simons in Knoxville as a member of the Vols’ Class of 2026. Regarding his com...

NEW COMMIT: Futures qualifier Kirsten Schlortt of San Antonio, Texas will stay in-state for her college career after verbally committing to Southern Methodist University for the fall of 2022. Regarding her commitment, she said: "I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to swim and study at S...