{"id":349825,"date":"2019-02-02T08:21:17","date_gmt":"2019-02-02T15:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=349825"},"modified":"2019-02-02T08:21:17","modified_gmt":"2019-02-02T15:21:17","slug":"butterflyer-ania-axas-commits-to-kenyon-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/butterflyer-ania-axas-commits-to-kenyon-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Butterflyer Ania Axas Commits to Kenyon College"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Ludlow, Mass. butterflyer\u00a0Ania Axas<\/strong> has declared her commitment to Kenyon College and will join the Ladies this upcoming fall.<\/p>\n

Axas swims year-round with Mei’s Typhoons Swimming and most recently competed at New England Seniors in December where she placed sixth in the 200 fly and seventh in the 100 fly. She capped off her summer long course season with a pair of lifetime bests at Richmond Futures after finaling in both fly events at New England LCM Seniors. Also competing for\u00a0Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Axas is a four-time NEPSAC DIII Championship finalist and won the 200 IM during her sophomore season.<\/p>\n

She told\u00a0Swimming World:<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m extremely excited to announce my commitment to swim and study at Kenyon College! Kenyon provides me with the opportunity to excel both academically and athletically. The team\u2019s culture and spirit is incredible, and the positive energy fostered by Coaches Jess, Fernando, and Tracy makes me absolutely thrilled to be part of this team. I can\u2019t wait for the next four years! Go Lords & Ladies!!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Her best times include:<\/p>\n