{"id":445879,"date":"2020-09-06T15:21:13","date_gmt":"2020-09-06T22:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=445879"},"modified":"2020-09-06T15:21:13","modified_gmt":"2020-09-06T22:21:13","slug":"usc-kicks-off-2022-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-breaststroker-charlie-arnold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/usc-kicks-off-2022-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-breaststroker-charlie-arnold\/","title":{"rendered":"USC Kicks Off 2022 Recruiting with Verbal Commitment from Breaststroker Charlie Arnold"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Southern California has kicked off their 2022 recruiting with a verbal commitment from Newcastle, Wash. native\u00a0Charlie Arnold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Junior National qualifier will arrive in Los Angeles as a member of the Trojans’ class of 2026.<\/p>\n

Regarding his commitment, he said:<\/p>\n

“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Southern California! I would like to thank my family, friends and coaches for all the support. Fight on! #fighton”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A talented breaststroker and IMer, Arnold swims year-round with Bellevue Club Swim Team and earned a best time at Pacific Northwest Seniors in December. Last summer, he placed fifth in the 200m breast, seventh in the 100m breast, and 12th in the 200m IM at Pacific Northwest LCM Seniors before going on to race the 100m\/200m breast at Junior Nationals.<\/p>\n

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