NEW COMMIT: Guilford, Conn. native Finn Henry has announced his verbal commitment* to Yale University and will suit up for the Bulldogs in the fall of 2022.
It’ll be a family affair as his father, Jim Henry, is currently the head coach of the both the men’s and women’s program.
Henry will join fellow New England native Nareg Minassian of Newton, Mass. in New Haven as a member of the Bulldogs’ Class of 2026.
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to enter the admissions process and further my academic and athletic career at Yale University. A big thank you to my parents, my brothers, my family, my friends, and my many coaches who have helped me along the way. Go Bulldogs!”
A talented freestyler, Henry trains year-round with Bulldog Swimming and has achieved several best times at intrasquad meets since COVID. In Summer 2019, he earned five best times at Connecticut LCM Seniors before going on to place 13th in the 1500m free as well as 15th in both the 400m free and 800m free at TYR Summer Seniors.
His best times include:
- 200 free – 1:41.76
- 500 free – 4:35.29
- 1650 free – 15:55.89
He is currently a junior at Guilford High School.
Henry will add much-needed distance freestyle depth to the Bulldogs’ lineup at the start of the 2022-23 season. He’s just shy of scoring range in the mile at conference level, which is an event Yale had no swimmers entered in.
The Bulldogs finished third overall in the team standings at the 2020 Ivy League Championships.
*IVY LEAGUE DISCLAIMER:* A “verbal commitment” does not guarantee admission. An Ivy League coach cannot guarantee admission but can only commit support in the admissions process.
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