{"id":481603,"date":"2021-07-16T02:33:56","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T09:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=481603"},"modified":"2021-07-16T02:33:56","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T09:33:56","slug":"futures-qualifier-leigh-oconnor-hands-colorado-state-verbal-commitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/futures-qualifier-leigh-oconnor-hands-colorado-state-verbal-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Futures Qualifier Leigh O’Connor Hands Colorado State Verbal Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Colorado State University has picked up a new verbal commitment for the 2022-23 season and beyond from Futures qualifier Leigh O’Connor\u00a0<\/strong>of Clermont, Fla.<\/p>\n

She will join Ashlyn Hembree<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>of Richmond, Texas, as a member of the Rams’ Class of 2026.<\/p>\n

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

“I\u2019m over the moon to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and swimming career at Colorado State University! Thank you so, so much to my family, friends, and coaches for all the endless love and support. #gorams”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A sprinter, O’Connor trains with South Lake Aquatic Club and posted four top-16 finishes at the Florida North Championships in March after notching four lifetime bests at the Florida Virtual Championships in December. In August 2019, she raced three events at Greensboro Futures.<\/p>\n

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