Hokies Secure 2025 Verbal Pledge From Hungary’s Benedek Tóth
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Hokies Secure 2025 Verbal Pledge From Hungary’s Benedek Tóth
NEW COMMIT: Virginia Tech has secured a verbal commitment for the 2025-26 season and beyond from Benedek Tóth of Budapest, Hungary.
He told Swimming World:
“I’m extremely happy and proud to announce my verbal commitment to Virginia Tech! I think this is the best place to become the best version of myself. I also want to grab the moment to thank to my coaches, my family and friends. Without you this all wouldn’t be possible. And a big thank you @subicule for helping and leading me through this process, and I also want to thank to @sergiolopezmiro for giving me this opportunity and turning my dreams into reality. Can’t wait to be there! GO HOKIES”
Tóth most recently competed at the World Cup in Budapest where he earned best times in the 50m, 100m, and 200m fly. In Summer 2022, he advanced to the semifinals of the 100m fly at the European Youth Olympic Festival.
In LCM, his best times include:
- 50m back – 28.37
- 100m back – 58.65
- 50m fly – 26.26
- 100m fly – 55.79
- 200m fly – 2:04.94
In SCY, those times convert to:
- 50 back – 24.17
- 100 back – 50.13
- 50 fly – 22.97
- 100 fly – 49.11
- 200 fly – 1:49.44
If you have a commitment to share, please send a photo and quote via email to hs@swimmingworld.com.