NCSA Medalist Jo Witdoeckt Sends 2028 Verbal Pledge to Louisville
NEW COMMIT: The University of Louisville has received a new verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Junior National qualifier Jo Witdoeckt of Manassas, Va. Witdoeckt, who excels in backstroke, recently attended the National Select Camp.
He will join Noah Hardy, Aiden Tokarski and Robbie Rosenbaum in The Ville as a member of the Cardinals’ Class of 2032.
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I’m super stoked to announce my verbal commitment continuing my athletic and academic career at UofL! I want to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my swimming journey, specifically Coach Jeremy, My Parents, Coach Nick and Arthur, and all my teammates. Thank you to all of the UofL coaches and staff for making this whole process easier for me and I can’t wait for what’s to come! Let’s go Cards! 🟥⬛️”
Witdoeckt, who trains year-round with Nation’s Capital Swim Club, earned silver in the 50m back and 100m back as well as bronze in the 200m back at NCSA Summer Championships. That was after he won the 200m back at Potomac Valley Long Course Seniors.
Last winter, Witdoeckt swam to five best times at the NCAP Katie Ledecky Invitational before going on to place fifth in the 200 IM at the Potomac Valley Short Course Open. He also finaled in three events at NCSA Spring Championships.
His best times include:
- 50 back – 22.88
- 100 back – 48.49
- 200 back – 1:47.54
- 100 fly – 50.15
Currently a junior at Trinity Christian School, Witdoeckt took second in the 100 back and fifth in the 100 fly at the 2026 VISAA Championships. He finished seventh in the 100 back at the state meet in 2025 as a freshman.
Louisville finished fourth at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships and 12th at the 2026 NCAA Championships. Last season, 10 members of the men’s team earned All-American honors.
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