Olympian Alex Shackell De-Commits from Cal, Plans to Defer For a Year
Olympian Alex Shackell has de-committed from Cal and will defer a year before starting her college career.
Shackell, who had committed to Cal for next year, will remain in Carmel, Indiana, and swim at the Carmel Swim Club with coach Chris Plumb.
Alex Shackell sent this statement on her situation to Swimming World:
After much thought and discussion with my family and coaches, I have made the decision to defer my college enrollment for one year. This choice will allow me to continue my training at Carmel, where I have grown so much as an athlete and person. I believe that dedicating this next year to training at Carmel is the best decision for my continued growth and development in the sport.
I want to emphasize that this decision is not a reflection on the college program I verbally committed to. My choice to defer is solely about my personal goals as an athlete at this stage in my career. When the time is right, I remain fully committed to pursuing my academic goals.
I’m grateful for the support of my family and coaches during this decision-making process.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Alex Shackell
Shackell, a Paris Olympian, was one of the top recruits for the class of 2025.
She was sixth in the 200 butterfly and was a prelims swimmer on the silver-medal winning 800 free relay for the U.S.
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