{"id":655137,"date":"2026-10-10T07:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=655137"},"modified":"2026-10-10T07:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:08:33","slug":"wisconsin-lands-2028-verbal-commitment-from-aquajets-claire-wilkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/wisconsin-lands-2028-verbal-commitment-from-aquajets-claire-wilkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Lands 2028 Verbal Commitment from Aquajets’ Claire Wilkey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wisconsin Lands 2028 Verbal Commitment from Aquajets’ Claire Wilkey<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Wisconsin has received a new verbal commitment for the 2028-29 season and beyond from\u00a0Claire Wilkey\u00a0<\/strong>of Minnetonka, Minn. Wilkey is a Junior National qualifier who excels in backstroke and sprint freestyle.<\/p>\n

She will join\u00a0Violet Rutter<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and Addy Koenig-Song<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in Madison as a member of the Badgers\u2019 Class of 2032.<\/p>\n

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

“I\u2019m thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison! First, I would like to thank my family for their endless support, encouragement, and belief in me throughout this journey. I also want to thank my friends who have supported me every step of the way. I truly wouldn\u2019t be where I am today without all of you! Additionally, I would like to thank Coach JB and Coach Dan for standing by my side and supporting me throughout all these years. A very special thank you to Coach Kate for being my mentor and biggest cheerleader throughout my years at Aquajets. I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better person or coach to have by my side on this journey. I am so grateful for everything you have done for me and all the memories we\u2019ve made along the way. Lastly, a huge thank you to Coach Jack and Coach Jennah at Madison for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity. I\u2019m so grateful for the chance to represent UW-Madison, and I can\u2019t wait to be a Badger! \ud83e\udda1\u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udd0d On, Wisconsin!”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wilkey, who does her club swimming with Aquajets Swim Team, earned bronze in the 200m back this past summer at Junior Nationals where she also placed 14th in the 100m back and 18th in the 50m back. She won the 400m IM at Minnesota Long Course Seniors and finaled in seven events at Westmont Speedo Sectionals.<\/p>\n

Last winter, Wilkey competed at Juniors West before going on to earn four best times at NCSA Spring Championships. She placed seventh in the 50 free at NCSAs and won the B-final of the 200 back.<\/p>\n

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