{"id":529011,"date":"2023-05-30T02:15:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T09:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=529011"},"modified":"2023-05-30T02:15:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T09:15:39","slug":"princeton-gains-verbal-from-mexican-national-team-member-santiago-gutierrez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/princeton-gains-verbal-from-mexican-national-team-member-santiago-gutierrez\/","title":{"rendered":"Princeton Gains Verbal From Mexican National Team Member Santiago Gutierrez"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Princeton University* has received a new verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season and beyond from Santiago Gutierrez\u00a0<\/strong>of Mexico City, Mexico.<\/p>\n

He’ll join\u00a0Patrick Dinu<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>as a member of the Tigers’ Class of 2028.<\/p>\n

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

\u201cI am proud and excited to announce my verbal commitment to the admissions process at Princeton University as part of their Class of 2028. I want to thank my family, as well as all my teammates and coaches who believed in me and helped me get to where I am today. I am looking forward to being part of the PUCSDT family and to contribute to the team to help the program reach new heights. Finally, I want to thank coach Matt and coach Abby for the opportunity. GO TIGERS\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Upon moving to the United Stats, Gutierrez began club swimming with Sandpipers of Nevada. When competing in Mexico, he represents Acuatica Nelson Vargas.<\/p>\n

He qualified for the Mexican Open Water team for the World Championships, placing third at the Open Water Trials back in April. He earned himself a spot to represent Team Mexico at the World Aquatic Championships this summer.<\/p>\n

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