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Emily Ecker of the Portland Porpoise Swim Club has verbally committed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 2020.
“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Wisconsin. I would like to thank my parents and coaches for helping me along this path. Go Badgers!”
TOP TIMES
- 200y free – 1:49.40
- 500y free – 4:50.00
- 1000y free – 9:57.41
- 1650y free – 16:38.03
- 200y fly – 2:03.67
Ecker is a distance freestyle specialist. Last summer, she placed 24th in the mile at the 2018 Speedo Junior Nationals. At the 2018 Speedo Winter Junior Championships, she finished 16th in the mile.
Last season, Wisconsin was led in the mile by senior Grace Tierney, who was 16:24.70 at B1Gs to place 13th. Ecker would’ve placed 23rd in the mile at the 2019 B1G Champs with her best time. The Badgers also lose Sydney Lofquist, one of their top distance swimmers, while Ecker will have one season of overlap with mid-distance freestyler Madison Waechter.
Ecker is the latest to join a strong class of 2024 for the Badgers, including: #5 Phoebe Bacon, Emma Lasecki, Cal Dunn, Kaylyn Schoof, Mallory Jackson, and Alex Anagnostopoulos.
Photo courtesy of Matt Baxter
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Solid pick up for Wisconsin. I know she’s not at Big Ten scoring levels yet really. But, Matt Baxter has done a great job getting Emily ready for the next step. I’m looking forward to some big improvements in her swimming once she hits college. Plus she an outstanding student which always helps the cause.
https://uwbadgers.com/news/2019/4/10/mens-swimming-diving-wisconsin-welcomes-exciting-class-of-swimmers-and-divers.aspx
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