With a Conference Title-Worthy Mile Time, Philip Moldovanu Verbals to GW (2021)

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Philip Moldovanu of the Wahoos of Wellington in Florida has verbally committed to George Washington for fall 2021. He’s a senior at Wellington High School.

I am beyond excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at The George Washington University! I chose GW because of their exceptional academics and location in our Nation’s beautiful Capital. I’m grateful to my coaches, family, and friends who have supported me throughout this journey. I am excited to join such an amazing swimming program, and can’t wait to get to work. #RaiseHigh

TOP TIMES (SCY)

  • 100 free – 46.68
  • 200 free – 1:38.82
  • 500 free – 4:28.56
  • 1650 free – 15:23.27

At the Florida HS 4A State Championships, Moldovanu clocked lifetime bests in the 200 free (1:41.42)  and 500 free (4:35.62), finishing fifth in the 500 and eighth in the 200. Since that meet, which was in November, Moldovanu has dropped huge time, getting down to 1:38.82 in the 200 and 4:28.56 in the 500 in December at the Winter 18 & Under Championships.

Moldovanu also hit a 15:23.27 in the 1650 free, a massive improvement from his 16:12.51 pre-pandemic. His performance was good for 10th overall at the 18 & Under Champs among all sites nationally.

This is a major get for George Washington; with his mile time, Moldovanu would’ve won the 1650 free A-10 conference crown last season by over two seconds. At that meet, with his bests, he would’ve also been an A-finalist in both the 200 free and 500 free. Moldovanu’s mile time is also just a few seconds away from GW’s school record.

Moldovanu joins Connor Rodgers and Bode Ringenbach in GW’s class of 2025.

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Virginia Vranceanu
1 year ago

Congratulations Philip Moldovanu!

About Karl Ortegon

Karl Ortegon

Karl Ortegon studied sociology at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, graduating in May of 2018. He began swimming on a club team in first grade and swam four years for Wesleyan.

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