{"id":395878,"date":"2019-10-01T10:03:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T17:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=395878"},"modified":"2019-10-01T18:35:47","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T01:35:47","slug":"purdue-scores-verbal-commitment-from-breaststroker-andrew-whitty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/purdue-scores-verbal-commitment-from-breaststroker-andrew-whitty\/","title":{"rendered":"Purdue Scores Verbal Commitment from Breaststroker Andrew Witty"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Purdue University has earned a new verbal commitment for the 2020-21 season and beyond from breaststroker Andrew Witty <\/strong>of Bainbridge Island, Wash.<\/p>\n

Witty, who owns a pair of U.S. Open standards, swims year-round with Bainbridge Island Swim Club and most recently recorded a pair of best times at Junior Nationals this past summer. Last winter, he raced four events at Juniors West before going on to record three top-20 finishes at Federal Way Speedo Sectionals.<\/p>\n

Also competing for Bainbridge High School, Witty is a six-time Washington 3A State Championship finalist. He placed third in the 100 back and fourth in the 200 IM as a junior after finishing fifth and third, respectively, in those events during his sophomore season. The USA Swimming Scholastic All-American has also been a part of his team’s record-setting relays.<\/p>\n

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

“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to swim for Purdue University. I would like to thank my coaches, teammates and parents for an incredible club and high school experience. I am looking forward to expanding these experiences as a Boilermaker and the opportunities ahead.”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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