{"id":481347,"date":"2021-07-12T19:53:30","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T02:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=481347"},"modified":"2021-07-12T19:53:30","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T02:53:30","slug":"wolfpack-earn-verbal-commitment-from-u-s-open-qualifier-lauren-malinowski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/wolfpack-earn-verbal-commitment-from-u-s-open-qualifier-lauren-malinowski\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolfpack Earn Verbal Commitment From U.S. Open Qualifier Lauren Malinowski"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>U.S. Open qualifier\u00a0Lauren Malinowski\u00a0<\/strong>of Wauwatosa, Wis. has given her verbal commitment to NC State and suit up for the Wolfpack as a member of the Class of 2026.<\/p>\n

She will join\u00a0Tamryn van Selm<\/strong><\/a>, Casaundra Moses<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0Aubree<\/b>\u00a0Brouwer<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0Meghan Donald<\/b>,<\/a>\u00a0Grace Monahan<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0Kennedy Noble<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0Emma Hastings<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Katherine Helms<\/b><\/a>\u00a0in Raleigh at the start of the 2022-23 season.<\/p>\n

Regarding her commitment, she said:<\/p>\n

“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my swimming and studies at North Carolina State University!!! I am beyond grateful for the friends, family, and mentors who have shown me unconditional support and guidance throughout this journey. I couldn\u2019t be more excited for what the next 4 years have in store. Go Wolfpack\u2764\ufe0f?”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A talented butterflyer, Malinowski does her club swimming with Waukesha Express Swim Team and earned two best times at the TYR 18&U Championships in Des Moines back in the spring after placing sixth in the 50 fly at NCSAs. She also won the 100 fly at the Wisconsin 13&O Championships last short course season.<\/p>\n

Malinowski was a two-time champion at the 18&U Winter Championships – WI WEST in December, too.<\/p>\n

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