NEW COMMIT: U.S. Open qualifier Davis “Tyler” Hanley of Oviedo, Fla. has opted to remain in-state for his college career after verbally committing to Florida State University.
He will join Jason Brzozowski, Auben Nugent, Kevin Glenn, Arijus Pavlidi and Rian Covington in Tallahassee as a member of the Seminoles’ class of 2025.
He told Swimming World:
“I am extremely excited to announce my verbal commitment to swim and study at Florida State University. I would like to thank my family, coaches and friends for helping me turn my dreams into a reality. Go Noles!!”
A talented butterflyer, Hanley does his club swimming with Blue Dolfins and most recently earned three best times at the Florida OT Qualifier where his highest finish was a sixth-place showing in the 200m fly. He raced four events at Juniors East in December and notched two PBs at NCSAs in March 2019.
In summer 2019, he flew to seventh place in the 200m fly at Gainesville Sectionals before going on to win four events at the Florida LCM Senior Championships.
His best times include:
- 100 fly – 49.17
- 200 fly – 1:50.70
- 200 IM – 1:53.51
- 100 back – 50.33
- 200 back – 1:47.77
Also competing for Oviedo High School, Hanley is a five-time Florida 4A State Championship finalist. He placed fourth in both the 100 back and 100 fly as a junior while taking sixth and eighth, respectively, in those events during his sophomore season.
Hanley is also an eight-time FHSAA 4A Region 01 finalist. He raced to second in the 100 back and third in the 100 fly in 2019 after finishing third and seventh, respectively, in 2020.
Under head coach Neal Studd, Florida State finished fifth overall in the team standings at the 2020 ACC Championships.
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