{"id":655817,"date":"2026-10-22T18:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T01:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=655817"},"modified":"2026-10-22T18:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T01:40:15","slug":"georgia-scores-2028-pledge-from-futures-medalist-luke-sullivan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/georgia-scores-2028-pledge-from-futures-medalist-luke-sullivan\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Scores 2028 Pledge From Futures Medalist Luke Sullivan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Georgia Scores 2028 Pledge From Futures Medalist Luke Sullivan<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Fort Washington, Pa. native\u00a0Luke Sullivan\u00a0<\/strong>has elected to spend his college career at the University of Georgia, starting in the 2028-29 season. Sullivan is a Junior National qualifier who excels in breaststroke and IM.<\/p>\n

He will join\u00a0Will Bridges<\/strong><\/a>, Oliver Blanchard <\/strong><\/a>and\u00a0Coyle Moore<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in Athens as a member of the Bulldogs\u2019 Class of 2032.<\/p>\n

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

“I am extremely honored and excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic careers at the University of Georgia! First and foremost, all glory to God for guiding me in this direction and putting me in the position I am in today. I want to thank my family, especially my Mom and Dad, for their endless support and sacrifices throughout my journey. I would also like to thank all of the coaches at UDAC who have pushed me to become the swimmer I am today, as well as my friends and teammates for their continued support. I am incredibly thankful to Coach Neil, Coach Mike, Coach Nate and the entire Georgia family for giving me such an amazing and special opportunity. I am truly honored to be a part of such a prestigious program and cannot wait to see what the future holds! GO DAWGS! \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udda4”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sullivan, who trains year-round with Upper Dublin Aquatic Club, most recently competed at Knoxville Futures this past summer where he earned five best times, earned silver in the 200m IM and bronze in the 400m IM, won the B-final of the 200m breast and placed seventh in the 100m breast. That was after he placed second in the 400m IM at Middle Atlantic Long Course Seniors.<\/p>\n

Last winter, Sullivan finished ninth in the 200 IM and 10th in the 100 breast at the NCAP Katie Ledecky Invitational. He then collected gold in the 400 IM and bronze in the 100 fly at Middle Atlantic Short Course Seniors.<\/p>\n

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