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Ben Vorthmann has made his decision for where he will be swimming after he graduates from high school next spring, electing to join Army’s swimming and diving roster while attending the school. Vorthmann is from Lawrence, Kansas where he swims for the Fort Leavenworth Lancers and attends Lawrence Free State High School.
“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to swim, study, and serve my country at the United States Military Academy. I am really looking forward to swimming for Coach Brandt and being a part of his plans for the team. Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and family for always supporting me. Go Army! Beat Navy!”
Back in February, Vorthmann was dominant at the Missouri Valley LSC Championships. He claimed a pair of event titles with wins in the 100 free (45.76) and 100 back (51.80), as well as adding a runner-up finish in the 50 free (21.06) and fifth-place 100 fly (51.94).
At the Winter Junior Championships-West, Vorthmann made it into the finals of the 100 free. After swimming a lifetime best of 44.37 during prelims, he was over a second slower during finals to finish in 16th. He also picked up new best times in the 50 free (20.51) and 100 fly (49.84) at the meet.
Top SCY Times
- 50 free – 20.51
- 100 free – 44.37
- 200 free – 1:41.36
- 100 back – 50.13
- 100 fly – 49.84
A sprint-free specialist, Vorthmann is a big pickup for the Black Knights. While there was no conference championship for the Patriot League in 2021, Army came in second at the meet in 2020, finishing behind only fellow military academy Navy. At that meet, Vorthmann would have made it into the A-final of the 50 free and 100 free as well as the B-final of the 100 back and 100 fly. His lifetime bests also put him right on the verge of earning a spot on the team’s freestyle relays.
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He swam the finals in a speedo
49.8 fly at Juniors this past week, all the better!
This is a great pick up for Army. Congrats Ben!
Very exiting pick up for Army. Enjoy the experience!