NEW COMMIT: The University of Florida has officially entered the Class of 2024 recruiting game after receiving its first public verbal commitment from Junior National qualifier Devin Dilger of Macomb, Michigan.
He told Swimming World:
“I am very proud and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to swim and study at The University of Florida! Thank you Coach Nesty, Whitney, Steve and Jack!! Thank you to my family, friends, Coach Clay, Erica and James! I am very excited and look forward to being part of such a great program and school! Go Gators!”
Dilger trains year-round with Utica Shelby Swim Club and most recently earned two best times at Junior Nationals after achieving four at Cary Futures where he placed ninth in the 100m free. He had three top-5 finishes at Ithaca Sectionals back in March and won five events at the MCSA Senior Cup.
He is the Michigan LSC record holder in the boys 15-16 200 free (1:37.51) and as a member of the boys’ 15-16 4×200 free relay.
His best times include:
- 50 free – 20.80
- 100 free – 45.32
- 200 free – 1:37.51
- 100 fly – 56.83
Dilger is currently a junior at Eisenhower High School. As a freshman at De La Salle Collegiate High School, he placed fifth in the 100 free and sixth in the 50 free at the Michigan DII State Championships.
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