NEW COMMIT: It may be Halloween, but there’s nothing scary about this news for Notre Dame: they have just received a new verbal commitment for the fall of 2022 from Michael Flynn of Brookfield, Ill.
He will join Dillon Edge, Jack Anderson and Tate Bacon as a member of the Fighting Irish’s Class of 2026.
He told Swimming World:
“I am extremely humbled to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame. I would like to thank all my coaches, teammates, friends, and family who have helped me get to where I am today. Go Irish ☘️”
Primarily a freestyler, Flynn trains year-round with Lyons Swim Club and owns several Junior National standards. He most recently was the runner-up in the mile at Illinois Seniors after earning a best time at the Toyota U.S. Open in December.
In Summer 2019, he recorded five top-10 finishes at Illinois LCM Seniors which included a silver-medal winning performance in the 1500m free. Flynn then went on to earn 100% best times at Des Moines Futures where he placed fifth in the 400m free, sixth in the 1500m free, and 11th in both the 200m and 1500m free.
Photo Courtesy: Michael Flynn
His best times include:
- 100 free – 45.97
- 200 free – 1:38.96
- 500 free – 4:28.07
- 1000 free – 9:31.91
- 1650 free – 15:42.73
- 200 IM – 1:53.37
- 400 IM – 3:57.66
- 100 breast – 57.04
- 200 breast – 2:08.75
Currently a junior at Fenwick High School, Flynn is already a four-time individual Illinois State Championship finalist. He placed third in the 500 free and ninth in the 200 free as a sophomore while taking 11th in both of those events during his freshman season.
Under head coach Michael Litzinger, the Fighting Irish finished sixth at the 2020 ACC Championships.
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Congratulations Mike!
Congrats Michael!