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Piper Wood Prince from Chicago, Illinois has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Harvard beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.
I’m absolutely thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to the admissions process at Harvard University to continue my academic and athletic journey!! I would like to thank my coaches, family, and friends for all of their support throughout this process. I could not have done it without them. GO CRIMSON❤️
Prince swims for FMC Aquatic Club out of Westmont, Illinois. This past spring she competed at NCSAs in Orlando, Florida. There she was highlighted by a 12th place finish in the 1650 free (16:49.92) and a 13th place finisih in the 1000 free (10:01.94), both were season bests. She also swam numerous best times as she swam a 1:50.84 in the 200 free, a 4:51.84 in the 500 free, and a 2:04.42 in the 200 back.
Prince swam for Saint Ignatius College Prep where she just finished her senior year. There she was named to the Illinois All-State team twice and was third in the 500 free back at the 2021 Illinois High School State Championships.
Prince’s best SCY times are:
- 200 free: 1:50.78
- 500 free: 4:51.84
- 1000 free: 10:00.16
- 1650 free: 16:48.47
The Harvard women finished second at the 2023 Ivy League Championships, about 225 points behind Princeton. The team held a solid lead on second though as Yale was 95 points behind Harvard for third place.
Pince’s best times have the potential to make an immediate impact at the conference level. Her best 1650 free would have made the top 8, her best 500 free would have made the ‘B’ final and her 200 free would have made the ‘C’ final.
Prince is a member of the class of 2027 that also includes Alexandra Bastone, Kristín Helga Hákonardóttir, Stephanie Iannaccone, Christina Shi, Blythe Wieclawek, and Isabella Alas.
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What a talent. Congrats to Harvard. Big pickup.
Yes and a great teammate that will surely help build some solid team spirit.
Incoming delusional old heads that think a Harvard degree is be all end all
it is one of the best degrees!! opens lots of doors
You are correct, it is hard work and diligence that makes someone successful. Good for you for finally figuring out what people who get into elite universities figured out in high school.
Incoming irrelevant Andrew comment about colleges and universities with stellar academic reputations.