NEW COMMIT: The University of Missouri has received a new verbal commitment for the 2023-24 season and beyond from U.S. Open qualifier Piper McNeil of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
She will join Kylee Sullivan as a member of the Tigers’ Class of 2027.
She told Swimming World:
“I chose the University of Missouri because I really bonded with the coaches and team and I felt like I could grow as an athlete, student and person.”
A versatile swimmer, McNeil trains year-round with American Energy Swim Club and placed 14th in the 100m back at the Speedo Summer West Championships after posting a trio of top-8 finishes at Lenexa Sectionals this past summer. Last winter, she won the 100 back and was the runner-up in two events at Jenks Sectionals before going on to final in four races at the TYR 18&U Spring Cup in Des Moines.
Her best times include:
- 100 back – 55.49
- 200 back – 2:01.06
- 200 IM – 2:03.64
- 100 fly – 57.59
- 100 free – 52.88
Currently a junior at Shawnee High School, McNeil is a seven-time Oklahoma 6A State Championship gold medalist. She owns the state record in the 100 back, too.
She has also earned NISCA and USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors and has twice been named the Oklahoma Swimmer of the Year.
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