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Pendleton is a Junior National qualifier who excels in distance freestyle.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding his commitment, he said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>&#8220;I am super excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Brigham Young University! I am so grateful for my family, teammates, and friends for always supporting me. I\u2019d also like to thank all my high school and club coaches, especially my first coach, Coach Jennifer Brinegar, for helping me get to where I am today. Special thanks to all the BYU coaching staff for this opportunity. GO COUGS!!&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Pendleton, who trains year-round with Center Grove Aquatic Club, finished 18th in the 1500m free at Junior Nationals this past summer after taking fifth in that event, plus winning the B-final of the 400m free, at Madison Futures. 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