NEW COMMIT: YMCA National Champion Shannon Jelley has given her verbal commitment to Rice University. Jelley swims for Lebanon, Ohio’s Countryside YMCA. She’s a senior at Kings Mills High School.
At YMCA Nationals this summer Jelley won the 200 fly in a 2:15.94. She was on fire all week, also finishing fifth in the 1500 (17:29.03) and sixth in the 100 fly (1:03.09). Last short course season at the Ohio Division 1 High School state championships Jelley was eighth in the 100 fly (55.87) and seventh in the 500 free (5:01.74).
In yards her top times are:
- 200 Fly 2:02.64
- 100 Fly 55.32
- 500 Free 4:55.79
- 1000 Free 10:27.84
- 1650 Free 17:23.10
Jelley should be an immediate contributor for the Owls. At last year’s Conference USA Championships those times would have put her in the A final of the 200 fly and the B final of the 500 free and 100 fly.
She told Swimming World,
“Rice offers the perfect blend of academics and athletics. I felt at home as soon as I walked on campus, and the team and coaches were so welcoming. I would like to thank my family, coaches, and teammates for their support. Looking forward to being an Owl!”
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