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NCAA ‘A’ Finalist Adam Chaney Returning To Florida For COVID Fifth Year

NCAA ‘A’ finalist Adam Chaney will return to Florida for his COVID-19 fifth year, the school’s website shows. Chaney swam with Florida as an undergrad.

Chaney was the #7 ranked recruit coming out of high school, with the fastest 100 freestyle as well. He made an instant impact upon his arrival, winning the SEC title in the 50 free as a freshman clocking a 18.77. He also finished 2nd in the 100 back and 4th in the 100 free at 2021 SECs.

He went on to swim at 2021 NCAAs, finishing 3rd in the 50 free in a 18.88. He also was 9th in the 100 back with a personal best 44.74, bringing his total individual points to 25 points, the 3rd most of the Florida men who finished 3rd. He also swam on four of Florida’s relays, three of which finished 2nd at NCAAs. At the end of his freshman year, he swam at 2020(1) Wave II US Olympic Trials, with his highest finish coming in the 50 free as he was 5th.

As a sophomore, he won the SEC title in the 100 back swimming a 44.51. He also finished 3rd in the 50 free and 3rd in the 100 free to score 86 individual points, the 2nd most of the team.

He finished 3rd at 2022 NCAAs in the 100 back, swimming a 44.35. He also was 9th in the 50 free. In addition to his individual points, he also led the teams 400 medley relay to a new NCAA record as he split a 20.19 on the backstroke leg. The Florida men once again finished 3rd overall.

Defending his title in the 100 backstroke at SECs, Chaney swam to a 44.18, another personal best. He also was 3rd in the 50 free and 8th in the 100 free.

He swam at 2023 NCAAs with his highest finish being 4th in the 100 back (44.42). He also was 13th in the 100 free to score a total of 19 individual points, the 3rd most on the team as they finished 6th overall. He helped the team to two NCAA relay titles as they won the 200 free and 400 medley relays setting new NCAA records in both as well.

This past season, Chaney was 2nd in the 100 back (44.87) and 4th in the 100 free at SECs. He also made the C final of the 100 free finishing 17th.

He went on to swim at NCAAs, finishing 3rd in the 100 back in a personal best 43.99. He also was 15th in the 50 free as he scored 18 individual points to help the team to a 3rd place finish. He also was a member of the team’s NCAA winning 200 medley and 200 free relays.

Chaney’s return is huge for the Florida men as he has been one of the most consistent scorers during his career with the Gators at both the SEC and NCAA level. His return also means that all four members of the team’s NCAA record-setting 200 medley relay will return. Chaney swam the backstroke leg along with rising senior Julian Smith, rising junior Josh Liendo, and rising senior Macguire McDuff.

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h2olover
2 months ago

Florida has posted their 2024 Swim roster and Cheney is not listed. Is he looking to join in the second semester?

SwimminIsGood
Reply to  h2olover
2 months ago

Just looked at that as well and was going to comment. You are ahead of the game… Like you said, wonder if he will be added next term.

Aqua
Reply to  SwimminIsGood
2 months ago

No he’s not on the roster at all. Jake’s going to be the only 5th year for Florida.

Last edited 2 months ago by Aqua
Boxall's Railing
2 months ago

Good for him! Would be cool if he is the first to go sub-20 in the 50 back.

The buff Robert Pattinson.

Load em
2 months ago

Gold Medal Swim-Off man deserves another year of college. Let’s go Gators!

Shwimmer
2 months ago

Does anyone else feel like 2025-2026 is gonna look very different cause there’ll be no more Covid 5th years? Like all of the teams that rely heavily on their Covid seniors are gonna fall a bit?

Matt E
Reply to  Shwimmer
2 months ago

It all depends on how you managed your scholarship numbers.

Diehard
Reply to  Shwimmer
2 months ago

I am looking forward to no more 5th years!

Aquajosh
2 months ago

Massive boost for UFs chances to win NCs this year.

Diehard
Reply to  Aquajosh
2 months ago

Great on relays!

Ice Golem
2 months ago

🐐 🐐

Willswim
2 months ago

The Cal guys are gonna wait ‘till after SwimSwam writes a preview saying NCAAs is a three horse race between Texas, Indiana, and Florida before they announce, aren’t they?

JeahBrah
Reply to  Willswim
2 months ago

I’d say it’s a given the Cal seniors are staying another year. I think their only big scorer that hasn’t was Hoffer?

Joe
Reply to  Willswim
2 months ago

Pretty sure they are all staying but guess you never know until they hit the pool

25Back
2 months ago

Always knew he was a dawg back in ’19 Junior Worlds, everyone’s eyes were on Foster, Urlando, Matheny, Magahey, Curtiss for the U.S. and he dropped a 47.9 relay anchor which went pretty much unnoticed

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