Northwestern Gets 2026 Verbal From Junior National Finalist Iris Kim
NEW COMMIT: Northwestern University has picked up its first public verbal commitment for its Class of 2026 recruiting cycle from Junior National finalist Iris Kim out of Leonia, New Jersey.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am honored to announce my verbal commitment to pursue my academic and athletic career at Northwestern University! I want to thank Coach Rachel, Coach Joe and the rest of the Northwestern swim staff for giving me this incredible opportunity. I would also like to thank my friends, coaches and family for supporting me along this journey. It is such a privilege and I am so excited to be part of this team. GO ‘CATS”
A distance swimmer, Kim does her club swimming with Scarlet Aquatics. She won all of her events at the New Jersey Long Course Gold Championships this past summer. Last December, she placed seventh in the in the 500 free, ninth in the mile and 17th in the 400 IM at Juniors East.
She also had four top-10 finishes at Indianapolis Sectionals in March.
Her best times include:
- 200 free – 1:48.83
- 500 free – 4:47.35
- 1000 free – 9:57.41
- 1650 free – 16:39.70
- 400 IM – 4:17.39
Currently a junior at Leonia High School, Kim earned silver in the 200 free and bronze in the 500 free at the 2024 New Jersey Meet of Champions.
Kim will be a huge addition to the Wildcats’ roster, as she would’ve been their fastest miler and second fastest 500 freestyler a season ago — with just under two years of club swimming still to go.
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