Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Adair Sand of Bolles School Sharks has de-committed from Arizona State University and has announced her new verbal commitment to the University of Southern California. Sand, a sprint freestyler and backstroker, verbally committed to ASU of the Pac-12 conference in November but has since made the switch. She’s a rising senior with Bolles and will join the Trojans in fall 2020.
“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to study and swim and the University of Southern California. Cannot wait to join the Trojan family!! #FIGHTON“
“TOP TIMES
- 100y free – 49.68
- 200y free – 1:48.93
- 500y free – 4:55.71
- 100y back – 55.53
- 200y back – 1:59.25
- 200y IM – 2:03.22
- 400y IM – 4:20.20
Sand is pretty versatile, though her strength lies in midrange freestyle. Since she had originally committed to ASU, she’s improved her 200 free by over six-tenths of a second. Sand competed at the 2018 FHSAA 1A State Championships with Bolles, where she placed 3rd in the 100 free and 4th in the 100 back.
ASU’s sprint group took a hit this past season with Claire Fisch‘s transfer to Auburn, and she’s now developed into a 21.6/47.4 sprinter after a breakthrough year with Auburn. Sand would’ve been a solid sprint addition for them, but she’ll turn her attention instead to the USC Trojans.
The Trojans, also in the Pac-12 conference, will graduate elite sprinter Louise Hansson after next season, but Sand will get a season of overlap with Marta Ciesla and Jemma Schlicht, and two seasons with Laticia Transom. Ciesla, from Pine Crest in Florida, along with mid-season additions Schlict and Transom, will lead the sprinters post-Hansson.
Sand joins a strong class of 2024 for the Trojans. She’ll be teammates with #5 Kaitlyn Dobler, #19 Anicka Delgado, Andrea Santander, Caraline Baker, and Canada’s Jade Hannah.
If you have a commitment to report, please send an email with a photo (landscape, or horizontal, looks best) and a quote to [email protected].
About the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour
The Fitter & Faster Swim Tour produces swim clinics featuring elite stars of the sport and the most innovative teaching platforms. FFT Swim Clinics can be customized to meet age and skill level of every team and community. Call 786-837-6881 or visit http://www.fitterandfaster.com/ to learn more.
FFT SOCIAL
Instagram – @fitterandfasterswimtour
Facebook – @fitterandfastertour
Twitter – @fitterandfaster
FFT is a SwimSwam partner.