Florida Secures Verbal Commitment from #1 Bella Sims for Loaded Class of 2027
Olympic silver medalist Bella Sims, the #1 recruit in the class of 2023, is the fifth top-20 verbal commitment to the Florida class of 2027.
New Zealand 200 Breast Record Holder Melissa Cowen Commits to Florida for 2023
Melissa Cowan of Auckland, New Zealand, will bring NCAA-invite ready times in the 100 and 200 breast to Gainesville in the fall of 2023.
Practice + Pancakes: Mizzou Women Hit Tuesday Pace, Men Bellyflop into Power
I stopped by Mizzou for a Tuesday PM practice. The women got in first while the men lifted, then the men got in while the women hit the gym.
Harper Thornett Sends Verbal to Tennessee Diving (2023)
Thornett will join the storied program led by Dave Parrington after his graduation from high school in the spring of 2023.
Wave II Trials Qualifier Aislyn Barnett Commits to Auburn (2023)
High school junior and 200 breast Olympic Trials qualifier Aislyn Barnett has committed to join the Auburn Tigers in the fall of 2023.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Pep Arnwine Commits to Tennessee
Sprint freestyler Pep Arnwine has committed to staying in-state at the University of Tennessee and will join the Vols beginning in fall 2022.
Mizzou Adds Commitment from Francesca Smith for Class of 2027
One of the top swimmers in Wisconsin, Francesca Smith has announced that she will be becoming a Mizzou Tiger in the fall of 2023.
2023 “Best of the Rest” Sprinter Helena Jones Verbals to Georgia
Helena Jones, a 2023 “Best of the Rest” sprinter from Tualatin, Oregon, will travel cross-country to join the Georgia Bulldogs class of 2027.
Distance Ace Katie Russell (2023) Makes Verbal Pledge to Auburn
Katie Russell, a Best of the Rest distance swimmer from NOVA of Virginia, has verbally committed to Auburn’s class of 2027.
Host Houston Pulls Out Tight Victory on Final Day of Phill Hansel Invite
There was some movement on the final day of the Phill Hansel Invite, with host Houston edging out a team victory over San Diego State
Kieran Smith, Ellen Walshe Headline SEC Swimming & Diving Weekly Awards
Florida’s Smith earned a trio of podium finishes and was a part of three winning relays as the Gators finished first at the Georgia Tech Invite.
Miami’s San Nicolas Swims 49.9 100 Free on Final Day of Miami Invite
Miami’s Carmen San Nicolas Martinez swam a 50.00 in prelims of the 100 free, before breaking 50 seconds with a 49.93 in finals.
2023 “Best of the Rest” Andrew Billitto Verbals to Auburn
Olympic Trials Wave I qualifier Andrew Billitto has verbally committed to Auburn for 2023-24.
Tanner Jones Changes Commitment, Will Swim for Alabama Next Fall
After originally committing to North Carolina, Jones has now announced that he will be heading to the University of Alabama next fall.
#17 Ben Scholl Makes Verbal Commitment to In-state Aggies for 2023
Sprinter Ben Scholl from Cypress Fairbanks Swim Club has announced his intention to swim for Texas A&M in the class of 2027.