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Courtesy: Dartmouth Sports
HANOVER, N.H. — Milana Socha, the head coach of the Dartmouth men’s and women’s swimming teams, has announced the women’s program’s Class of 2028. This eight-member class joins a team that already features plenty of young talent, and recently increased its scoring by more than 200 points at the 2024 Ivy League Championships.
“This women’s class brings high level student-athletes from across the world together to help take this team to the next level,” Socha said. “While we know that this group will immediately score more points for the team and elevate our rankings, I am most excited to see how they will grow together and lead the team over their four-year collegiate journey.”
The Class of 2028, listed alphabetically, is as follows:
Maddie Blackwell
Walnut Creek, Calif. | Sprint Free | Orinda Aquatics | Campolindo
Before Dartmouth: Pacific Swimming Relay of the Year (400 SCY free relay) … 2023 All-America Swimming … NISCA All-America Swimmer in 2022 and 2023 … USA Swimming National Age Group Awards in 2022-23 (fourth in 400 free relay, fifth in 800 free relay) … Three-time Diablo Athletic League First Team … Campolindo record holder.
Why Dartmouth: “I chose Dartmouth because of the tight-knit community, culture of intellectual curiosity and beautiful campus.”
Sasha Dauletau
Austin, Texas | Fly/Free | Whitecaps of Westlake | iUniversity Prep
Before Dartmouth: Two-time Scholastic All-American … AP Scholar with Distinction … Summer Junior Nationals qualifier … Member of National Honor Society.
Why Dartmouth: “I chose Dartmouth due to its hardworking, passionate and fun community with its combination of great athletics and elite academics. I felt so welcomed by the swim team and immediately knew that I would be able to call Dartmouth my home.”
Addy Domian
Englewood, Fla. | Distance Free | Sarasota Sharks | Venice
Before Dartmouth: AP Scholar with Distinction … National Merit Finalist … Three-time FHSAA State athlete … Sun Preps All-Area Athlete Finalist … Captain of high school team.
Why Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because of its world-class academics, strong sense of community and beautiful campus. I’m excited to be a part of the Dartmouth swim team!”
Xzana Duranovich
Windsor, Ontario | Breast | Windsor Aquatic Club | Riverside Secondary School
Before Dartmouth: Broke a 20-year old record in the 100 breast at Riverside Secondary School… Canadian 2024 Olympic Trials qualifier in 100 breast.
Why Dartmouth: “I chose Dartmouth for its wonderful sense of community, unique environment and core values.”
Izzy Mundee
New Orleans, La. | Mid & Distance Free | Nu Wave Swim Club | The Willow School
Before Dartmouth: Louisiana state record holder … State champion … LHSAA record holder … Nu Wave Swim Club record holder … da Vinci Scholar.
Why Dartmouth: “I chose Dartmouth because of, well, everything. I loved the people, the place, the ambition and the dedication I saw.”
Ekin Okudur
Ankara, Turkey | Back/Free | Fenerbahçe Sports Club | Ted Ankara College Foundation High School
Before Dartmouth: Eight-time Turkish Junior Champion … Competed in European Junior Championships … Gymnasaide Bronze Medalist … Two-time Multinations Junior Champion … School record holder in several events … Six-time Turkish Open Age medalist.
Why Dartmouth: “I chose Dartmouth for its exceptional blend of academic and athletic excellence, along with incredible team atmosphere. I can’t wait to be part of this incredible team.”
Klara Johnsson Stjernström
Malmo, Sweden | Diving | Malmo Kappsimningsklubb | Procivitas Privata Gymnasium
Before Dartmouth: Two-time Swedish Youth National Champion … Honored as best overall participant at Swedish National Championship in 2023 … Swedish National Team Diver … Second place at Swedish National Championships in 2022 … Third place at NIU Championship in 2022… Swedish national champion in 2023 & 2024 … Nordic Champion 2023
Why Dartmouth: “Dartmouth is truly a dream – a school where you can develop academically and athletically at the top level while being surrounded by amazing nature and wonderful people.”
Maria Uranga
Guadalajara, Mexico | Back | The Woodlands| The Woodlands High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-time All-American … Two-time Mexican Junior National Team member … World Junior Championships semifinalist … College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program member.
Why Dartmouth: “I chose Dartmouth because of its tight-knit community and great academics. I’m really looking forward to being part of the amazing swim program and the campus community as a whole.”
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