{"id":596512,"date":"2024-09-22T07:58:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T14:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=596512"},"modified":"2024-09-27T21:51:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T04:51:48","slug":"alabama-picks-up-2026-verbal-from-suburban-seahawks-jack-grimley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/alabama-picks-up-2026-verbal-from-suburban-seahawks-jack-grimley\/","title":{"rendered":"Alabama Picks Up 2026 Verbal From Suburban Seahawks’ Jack Grimley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alabama Picks Up 2026 Verbal From Suburban Seahawks’ Jack Grimley<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Alabama has kickstarted its Class of 2026 recruiting with a verbal commitment from Junior National qualifier Jack Grimley\u00a0<\/strong>of King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

He will arrive in Tuscaloosa as a member of the Crimson Tide’s Class of 2030.<\/p>\n

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

\u201cAlabama had amazing team culture, beautiful facilities and world class resources athletically and academically. Most importantly I felt and a connection with the team and coaches and they made me feel at home.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Primarily a distance swimmer, Grimley trains year-round with Suburban Seahawks Club and finished seventh in both the 400m IM and 1500m free this past summer at Middle Atlantic Seniors. He took eighth in the 400 IM at Middle Atlantic Seniors back in March after racing four events at NCSA Spring Championships.<\/p>\n

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