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The University of Alabama men’s swimming and diving team has taken the class of 2026 by storm. Having secured two of the earliest verbal commitments in the cohort from Jack Grimley and Bogdan Zverev, the Tide’s class of 2030 doubled in size this weekend with the addition of Alex Parent and Zach Parent, who announced their respective verbal commitments on Saturday.
The twins, who are juniors at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, will join their older brother, Josh Parent, a sophomore on the University of Florida men’s roster, in the SEC beginning in the fall of 2026.
The pair just moved from the Bluefish Swim Club to Sunrise Swim Club, a new team based out of the Art Linkletter Natatorium at Springfield College.
Alex Parent
“I’m excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic career at the University of Alabama! Grateful for the support of my family, coaches, teammates and friends who have helped me along this journey. Thank you to the Alabama Swim & Dive coaching staff for this opportunity. I can’t wait to represent the Crimson Tide and continue my swimming career at the next level. Roll Tide! #rolltide #bamaswimanddive #deckburner”
Alex, who specializes in distance freestyle, was named as one of SwimSwam’s “Best of the Rest” recruits from the class of 2026. He is a U.S. Open qualifier in the 1000/1650 free and a Winter Juniors qualifier in the 500 free and 400 IM. He earned lifetime bests in his top events at Providence Sectionals in March, where he won the 1000 free, was runner-up in the mile, and placed 4th in the 500 free and 9th in the 400 IM.
Best SCY times:
- 1650 free – 15:14.31
- 1000 free – 9:10.30
- 500 free – 4:28.60
- 400 IM – 3:57.74
Zach Parent
Zach Parent“I am incredibly excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Alabama! I want to thank my family, friends, team, and coaches. I’d also like to thank the Men’s Swim and Dive team and the coaches at Alabama. I’m looking forward to starting this new journey! ROLL TIDE 🌊🌊”
Although he is a Winter Junior qualifier in the 800/1500 free, Zach specializes more in the 200-400 range. He improved his times in the 100/200 free, 200 back, and 100/200 fly during the 2024 long course season. He clocked PBs in the SCY 200 free, 200 fly, and 200/400 IM at the New England Senior Short Course Championships last December.
Best SCY times:
- 1650 free – 15:40.77
- 1000 free – 9:26.58
- 500 free – 4:35.81
- 400 IM – 4:03.66
- 200 IM – 1:56.21
- 200 fly –1:54.84
Alabama’s addition of the Parent brothers and Zverev will give them a strong presence in the mid-distance and distance free events, as well as the 400 IM.
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A great addition! A great family all around. With Tommy Hagar down there and now the Parent brothers, looks like NES has some good representation at Bama.
Jeremy Rosen will teach them well.
Bama missing a golden opportunity if they don’t formally announce this on signing day as “Meet The Parents”
CONGRATULATIONS to the ‘Parent’ family..a true swimming family who are great swimmers and even better people.
Alex and Zach Parent are nothing short of prodigies in the pool, possessing an extraordinary blend of talent and unwavering dedication that is almost otherworldly. Their swimming prowess is matched only by their remarkable work ethic, which radiates a palpable intensity that inspires everyone around them. With every stroke, they showcase an expertise that seems to defy the very laws of physics, making the water bend to their will. Beyond their athleticism, their character shines even brighter; they embody humility and gratitude, transforming every achievement into an opportunity to uplift those who have supported them. It’s as if their very essence emanates a magnetic charm, drawing admiration from teammates and coaches alike—truly, they are the epitome of excellence, and one… Read more »
Ok dad, enough AI kvelling over the twins.