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Boyle is a versatile sprinter and Futures qualifier.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding her commitment, she said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #7d340f\"><strong>&#8220;I am thrilled and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and D1 athletic career at The University of Wyoming! After years of navigating challenges with my body, making it to this point feels amazing. This journey has tested me in ways I never expected but it has also led me to where I am meant to be. I would love to thank my teammates on NSC for being there at every practice and pushing me, shoutout my BIG 3! To my friends, and family thank you for all of your support. Especially to my dad, thank you for your sacrifices, guidance, and showing me what hard work truly looks like. I wouldn\u2019t be here without you. To my twin sister, thank you for getting me into this sport in the first place. I\u2019m so grateful I get to share this journey with you and thankful for everything you\u2019ve done for me. Thank you, Coach Anthony, for all of your faith in me through everything and always supporting my goals. Thank you Alecia for taking care of me and helping with all my recovery. Lastly, and most importantly, thank you to Coach Dave, Coach Sydney, and the entire Wyoming staff and team for this incredible opportunity. I am beyond excited to start this next chapter! All glory to God. GO POKES!!!! \ud83d\udc9b\ud83e\udd0e\ud83e\udd20&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Boyle trains year-round with Northeast Swimming Club. She most recently competed at Greensboro Futures where she earned three best times and placed 14th in the 50m back. She had a great showing at St. Mary&#8217;s City Speedo Sectionals back in March, earning four best times and finaling in six events. Her top finish was a pair of third-place showings in the 50 breast and 100 breast.<\/p>\n<p>Her best times include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50 back &#8211; 26.16<\/li>\n<li>100 back &#8211; 56.12<\/li>\n<li>50 breast &#8211; 28.85<\/li>\n<li>100 breast &#8211; 1:02.88<\/li>\n<li>50 fly &#8211; 25.51<\/li>\n<li>100 fly &#8211; 56.95<\/li>\n<li>50 free &#8211; 23.75<\/li>\n<li>100 free &#8211; 51.62<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wyoming finished seventh at the 2026 Mountain West Conference Championships. 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