Vanessa Pearl

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Cook and Pearl Win 4th Events Each to Close College Station Sectionals

Nationality:	USA
Status:	Active

High School Coming out of high school, Vanessa Pearl was a 2x UIL Texas 6A state champion in the 100 breaststroke and the 200 IM (2018). She was a US National Team Member in 2017-18 and a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American. Vanessa pearl was #6 on SwimSwam's Top 20 NCAA Recruit's for the class of 2018, and #4 on the Re-rank of that class. On May 31, 2017, Vanessa Pearl announced her verbal commitment to Florida. College (Florida) 2018-19 Vanessa Pearl made an immediate impact at Florida. At the SEC Championships, Pearl finished 2nd in the 400 IM (4:03.56), 4th in the 200 IM (1:53.98) and 6th in the 200 breast (2:08.51). She was also a member of Florida's 3rd place 200 medley relay and 6th place 400 medley relay. As a rookie at the NCAA Championships, Pearl placed 15th in the 200 IM (1:56.95), 24th in the 200 breast (2:09.69) and 24th in 400 IM (4:09.98), and was part of the 10th place 400 medley relay, 13th place 400 medley relay and 19th place 200 medley relay teams.

Cook and Pearl Win 4th Events Each to Close College Station Sectionals

Vanessa Pearl swept the breaststroke events at this weekend’s College Station Sectional Championships.

Future Sun Devil Henry Wins 200 Free, 100 Fly in College Station

Noah Henry lit-up the Texas A&M Natatorium on Saturday with two new lifetime bests in his last short course Sectionals before heading to Arizona State.

State Records Abound as Southlake Men, Conroe Women Win Texas 6A State

Southlake senior Jack Levant downed two state records en route to his team’s commanding win.

NZ National Teamer Bobbi Gichard Commits to Florida

Bobbi Gichard (pictured, above left) of Auckland, New Zealand has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Florida for 2018-19.

2017 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 17-18

Olivia Carter and Michael Andrew (pictured) are our honorees for 2017 Age Grouper of the Year in the 17-18 category.

WATCH: Select Race Videos From 2017 Winter Junior Championships – West

2017 SPEEDO WINTER JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS December 6 – 9 Allan Jones Aquatic Center (East)/University of Iowa Recreation Center (West) Knoxville,…

The Top 8 in Each Event from Day 4 of 2017 Winter Juniors Combined

SwimSwam has put together a list of the fastest 8 swimmers in each event from the two meets combined.

2017 Winter Juniors West: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

The last session of the meet is tonight and will host the 1650, 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, and 400 free relay.

2017 Winter Juniors West: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

The final prelims session of the meet will feature the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly.

The Top 8 in Each Event from Day 3 of 2017 Winter Juniors Combined

SwimSwam has put together a list of the fastest 8 swimmers in each event from the two meets combined.

2017 Winter Juniors West: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

The 3rd finals session will feature the 400 IM, 100 fly, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 back, and 200 free relay.

The Top 8 in Each Event from Day 2 of 2017 Winter Juniors Combined

SwimSwam has put together a list of the fastest 8 swimmers in each event from the two juniors meets combined.

2017 Winter Juniors West: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Zoe Bartel will look to defend her 100 breast title and lower her West meet record from last year.

2017 Winter Juniors West: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Top seed Jack Dolan looks to make waves as he races for gold in the 50 free tonight.

2017 U.S. Winter Junior Championships West: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Vanessa Pearl leads what could be a great girls 200 IM race with Samantha Shelton and Zoe Bartel in tow. They’ll each lead a circle-seeded heat this morning.