NEW COMMIT: The University of Utah Utes have received a verbal commitment for the 2020-21 season and beyond from versatile Amber Gardner of San Ramon, Calif.
Gardner does her club swimming with Crow Canyon Country Club Sharks and most recently placed fifth in the 400m IM and sixth in the 100m fly at LCM Far Westerns this past summer. Last winter, she recorded a pair of best times at Carlsbad Speedo Sectionals before going on to earn gold in the 200 free at SCY Far Westerns.
Also competing for California San Ramon High School, Gardner is a six-time CIF North Coast Sectional meet finalist. She placed eighth in both the 200 free and 500 free as a junior after racing to sixth and fifth, respectively, in those events during her sophomore season.
She told Swimming World:
“I am excited to announce my commitment to swim for the University of Utah! Thank you to my coaches, family and friends for their support. Go Utes!”
Her best times include:
- 200 back – 2:03.27
- 200 IM – 2:08.44
- 400 IM – 4:34.31
- 200 free – 1:51.57
- 500 free – 4:58.90
- 1000 free – 10:20.55
Gardner’s versatility will bode well for the Utes’ roster when she arrives on campus as a member of the class of 2024 and she could find herself in a number of different events throughout her college career.
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Crow Canyon Sharks
How exciting, and a good result for all her hard work over the years.
Karen Martin
How exciting, and a good result for all her hard work over the years.
Karen Martin