{"id":652235,"date":"2026-08-20T07:43:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=652235"},"modified":"2026-08-20T07:43:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:43:26","slug":"pitt-scores-2027-verbal-from-junior-national-qualifier-sammy-dajusta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/pitt-scores-2027-verbal-from-junior-national-qualifier-sammy-dajusta\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitt Scores 2027 Verbal From Junior National Qualifier Sammy DaJusta"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pitt Scores 2027 Verbal From Junior National Qualifier Sammy DaJusta<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Junior National qualifier\u00a0Sammy DaJusta\u00a0<\/strong>of Columbus, Ohio, has pledged his verbal commitment to the University of Pittsburgh for Fall 2027. DaJusta is a sprint freestyler.<\/p>\n

He will join\u00a0Kian Grabar<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in Pittsburgh as a member of the Panthers’ Class of 2031.<\/p>\n

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

“I\u2019m excited to announce my commitment to study and swim at the University of Pittsburgh! I want to give a huge thanks to my family, all my coaches, and teammates for being a part of my journey thus far. I also want to thank the Pitt Coaching Staff for this opportunity. #H2P!”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

DaJusta trains year-round with Upper Arlington Swim Club and most recently competed at Junior Nationals where he earned two best times. Last winter, he raced three events at Juniors East and won the 500 free at the Ohio Tim Myers Senior Championships.<\/p>\n

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