NEW COMMIT: Dayton, Ohio’s Connor Blatt gave his verbal commitment to Eastern Michigan University. He’s primarily a backstroker for the Dayton Raiders Swim Club and is a senior at Carroll High School.
Blatt’s top SCY times include:
- 100 Back 51.00
- 200 Back 1:48.17
- 200 IM 1:52.52
- 100 Fly 51.09
His best LCM times are:
- 100 Back 58.56
- 200 Back 2:06.57
- 200 IM 2:09.00
At last year’s Ohio Division 2 High School state championships Blatt swam the fly leg (22.57) of Dayton’s fourth place 200 medley relay. He also split a 20.98 going second on the team’s seventh place 200 freestyle relay. Individually, Blatt picked up a bronze in the 200 IM (1:52.52) and touched fifth in the 100 back (51.00).
Blatt said of his decision,
“I am excited and proud to declare my commitment to Eastern Michigan University! I am looking forward to becoming a part of the great swimming tradition at EMU. Go Eagles!”
The Eagles are the three time defending Mid-American Conference Champions. By the time Blatt arrives on campus next fall, the backstroke group will likely be led by Tosh Kawaguchi and Ricky Perez. For the 200 IM, Blatt will be able to train with Jake Tyson, Perez, and Kawaguchi, who will all be seniors.
