Minnesota Picks Up Commitment from Egyptian Sprinter Omar Sherif for 2023
Egyptian Omar Sherif has committed to swim for the Minnesota Gophers starting in the 2023-24 season, bringing Big Ten Conference scoring times.
Minnesota Swimming Great, NCAA Champion Virgil Luken Dies At 80
Luken became a national champion the first year he competed on the University of Minnesota swim team, winning the men’s 200 breaststroke at the 1962 NCAAs.
Emma Phillips Set to Make Huge Impact as She Heads to Union College (KY) for Fall 2023
Phillips is set to arrive at Union College with a time that is four seconds under the program record in the women’s 400 IM (4:44.94).
Cayman Islands National Record Holder Kyra Rabess Commits To Northern Colorado (2023)
Kyra Rabess, a four-time Cayman Islands National record holder, has announced her commitment to Northern Colorado University for this fall.
Turkish National Record-holder Sanberk Oktar (2024) Verbally Commits to USC
Turkey’s Sanberk Oktar, who won the 200 IM at last summer’s World Junior Championships, will join the USC class of 2028.
James Madison Head Coach Dane Pedersen Inks Contract Extension Through 2026-27
Pedersen has been the Dukes’ head coach for the past nine seasons and been on deck at Savage Natatorium with the team for 16 years.
Wayne State University Adds Distance Swimmer Nicholas Slater To Class of 2027
Michigan native and distance swimmer Nicholas Slater has opted to remain in-state this fall with Wayne State University.
Northwestern Adds Divers Chloe Sharpe and Ryan Augustine for 2023-2024
Divers Chloe Sharpe and Ryan Augustine will be joining the Northwestern Diving Team for 2023-2024, as announced by Northwestern in mid-December.
Canisius College Picks Up Commitment from Ohio’s Leyna Swanson for 2023
Leyna Swanson, a versatile swimmer from Ohio, has committed to swim for the Canisius Griffins. She comes in with scoring potential in multiple events.
Duke Nabs a Pair of Recruits: Idaho’s Milo Shue and South Carolina’s Jacob Hills (2023)
Freestyle sprinter Milo Shue (left) and backstroker Jacob Hills (right) have both committed to represent the Duke Blue Devils this fall.
Distance Freestyler Courtney Phillips Opts To Stay In-State, Commits To Virginia Tech
Phillips, a Futures qualifier in multiple events, will be joining the Hokies in the fall of 2023.
Arizona High School State Finalist, Finn Crawford, Commits to Boston College
Arizona HS State finalist, Finn Crawford, is set to join the Boston College Eagles under first-year head coach Joe Brinkman.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Taylor Wagner (2023) Commits to MIT
Distance freestyler Taylor Wagner from Pikes Peak Athletics in Colorado will head to Cambridge, Mass. next year to swim for MIT.
Fijian Sprinter Tolu Young (2024) Gives Verbal Commitment to Arizona State
“Best of the Rest” sprinter Tolu Young has announced his verbal commitment to Arizona State for 2024-25.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Max Ayres Commits To Colorado Mesa University (2023)
Sprinter Max Ayres has announced his commitment to swim and study at Division II Colorado Mesa University this upcoming fall.
