NEW COMMIT: The University of Alabama has earned a new verbal commitment for the fall of 2021 from Soquel, Calif. native Kailyn Winter.
She will join Krista Wheeler, Sophia Garrison, Kasia Norman, Anna Ogren and Greta Gidley next year in Tuscaloosa as members of Alabama’s class of 2025.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“From California to Sweet-Home Alabama?!! I am elated to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and swimming career at the University of Alabama! Thank you to my family, coaches, teammates, and friends that have supported me throughout this incredible journey. I am so excited to be part of the Rising Tide!! ROLL TIDE”
Winter swims year-round with Quicksilver Swimming and owns the U.S. Open cut in the 100 fly with a pair of Junior National standards. She most recently won three events at the PCSC Senior Open after placing seventh in the 50 free and 13th in the 100 fly at Juniors West. Last summer, she earned bronze in the 50m free at Santa Clarita Sectionals and took eighth in the 100m fly at Junior Nationals.
Her best times include:
- 50 fly – 26.44
- 100 fly – 54.02
- 50 free – 22.98
- 100 free – 50.40
Winter is a four-time CIF Central Coast Section Championship finalist while competing for Soquel High School, grabbing silver medals in the 50 free and 100 fly in 2019. The NISCA and USA Swimming Scholastic All-American finished fifth in both the 50 free and 100 fly as a sophomore at the CIF State Championships.
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R her times for yards , short course meters or long course meters ?
Pretty sure they are yards