{"id":655174,"date":"2026-10-11T03:45:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T10:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=655174"},"modified":"2026-10-11T03:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T10:45:45","slug":"distance-ace-madalyn-petty-pledges-2028-verbal-to-georgia-bulldogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/distance-ace-madalyn-petty-pledges-2028-verbal-to-georgia-bulldogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Distance Ace Madalyn Petty Pledges 2028 Verbal to Georgia Bulldogs\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Distance Ace Madalyn<\/b> Petty Pledges 2028 Verbal to Georgia Bulldogs\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT: <\/b>Tyler, Texas native <\/span>Madalyn<\/b> Petty<\/b> has pledged her verbal commitment to continue her academic and swimming career at the University of Georgia beginning in the 2028-29 season. Petty is one of the top distance swimmers in her class.<\/span><\/p>\n

She will join <\/span>Grace Perry<\/b><\/a> in Athens as a member of the Bulldogs\u2019 Class of 2032.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u201cI\u2019m SO excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my swimming and academic career at the University of Georgia!! I would first like to thank my family, friends, and teammates for their support along the way, as well as Coach Gordy, Coach Abbi, and Coach Petty (the best dad ever!), and all of the coaches at Tyler Rose! Additionally, I would like to give a huge thank you to the coaches at Georgia\u2014Coach Stefanie, Fernando, and Jerry\u2014for making this dream possible. SIC \u2019EM!!!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Petty, who trains year-round with Tyler Rose Aquatic Club, most recently placed second in the 1500m free, third in the 800m free and fourth in the 400m free at Junior Nationals this past summer. She earned four best times at that meet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Petty had a fantastic showing at Justin Speedo Sectionals in March. Not only did she earn best times in all her events, but she won them all too \u2013 500 free, 1000 free, 1650 free and 400 IM.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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