Lachlan Bartholomew, Brecken Curran Send 2028 Verbals to Wisconsin
NEW COMMITS: The University of Wisconsin has received a pair of verbal commitments for Fall 2028 from Bethesda, Md. native Lachlan Bartholomew and Brecken Curran of Verona, Wis.
Lachlan Bartholomew
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I would first like to thank my parents, sisters and teammates for their support. I’d also like to thank my coaches past and present including Coach Bruce, Coach Jamie, Coach Jeremy, Coach Dory, Coach Dave, Coach Kent and Coach Jen. Thank you to Coaches Jack and Jennah and the rest of the Wisconsin coaches for believing in me and giving me this amazing opportunity. Go Badgers! 🦡”
Bartholomew does his club swimming with Nation’s Capital Swim Club. He most recently competed at Junior Nationals after placing fourth in the 100m free at Potomac Valley Long Course Seniors. Last winter, he earend four best times at the NCAP Katie Ledecky Invitational before going on to place ninth in the 1000 free at NCSA Spring Championships.
His best times include:
- 200 free – 1:39.21
- 500 free – 4:27.16
- 1000 free – 9:09.41
- 200 IM – 1:51.58
- 400 IM – 3:59.08
Currently a junior at Walter Johnson High School, Bartholomew earned silver in the 500 free and bronze in the 200 free at the 2026 Maryland 4A3A State Championships. He took fifth and third, respectively, in those events as a freshman in 2025.
Brecken Curran
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I’m honored and excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison! First and foremost, I want to express my sincere gratitude to my family and teammates for their unwavering support throughout this entire process. I also want to thank Coach Shane, Coach Jake, and the entire coaching staff at the Madison Aquatic Club. And finally, a huge thank you to Coach Jack, Coach Beata, Coach Johno, Coach Jennah, and Coach Ted @badgerswimdive for this incredible opportunity! Go Badgers! 🦡”
No stranger to the Badgers, Curran swims for Madison Aquatic Club. He finaled in the 50m back and 100m back at Junior Nationals this past summer after placing fourth and seventh, respectively, in those events at Madison Futures. Curran finaled in those events at NCSA Spring Championships in March, too.
His best times include:
- 50 back – 22.55
- 100 back – 48.27
- 200 back – 1:51.55
Currently a junior at Verona Area High School, Curran won the 200 back at the 2026 Wisconsin Division I State Championships.
Wisconsin finished fifth at the 2026 Big Ten Championships.
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