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The USA Swimming Scholastic All-American recently placed fourth in the 400 IM at Juniors West en route to setting a new Illinois State record for 15-16 year-old girls. A current junior at Glenwood High School, Van Berkom is a multi-time YMCA National finalist and earned gold in the 400 IM at Illinois Seniors.<\/div>\n<p>She told\u00a0<em>Swimming World:<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #bd0909;\"><strong>\u201cI am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Minnesota. From the first moment I visited the U of M campus and met the swimmers and coaches, I felt like I was home. It\u2019s the perfect place for me. Go Gophers!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Her best times include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200 IM &#8211; 2:01.69<\/li>\n<li>400 IM &#8211; 4:12.81<\/li>\n<li>100 breast &#8211; 1:03.64<\/li>\n<li>200 breast &#8211; 2:15.62<\/li>\n<li>200 fly &#8211; 2:03.42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even with 1.5 years of club swimming still to go before suiting up for the Gophers, Van Berkom will make an immediate impact in their IM group. 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