NEW COMMIT: The University of Pennsylvania has earned a verbal commitment from Zachariah Althoff. Althoff is a senior at Baylor School and swims for Baylor Swim Club.
He’s a NISCA All-American in the 100 back and a two time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American. At NCSA Junior Nationals Althoff was a key piece of three relays that had top eight finishes. He’s fairly versatile across the 100s of strokes, but is strongest in backstroke. His top times are:
- 200 Back 1:47.33
- 100 Back 49.35
- 50 Back 23.16
- 100 Fly 50.11
- 100 Free 46.28
- 200 IM 1:53.74
At last year’s Ivy League Championship Althoff would be a 100 and 200 backstroke B finalist. Mark Blinstrub was in last year’s A final of both events. He’ll be a senior in Althoff’s first year with the Quakers. Chris Nicholson was in the 200 back B final. He’ll overlap with Althoff for two years.
*IVY LEAGUE DISCLAIMER:* A “verbal commitment” does not guarantee admission. An Ivy League coach cannot guarantee admission but can only commit support in the admissions process.
Huge congrats Zach!! Keep working hard! We are sooo excited for you!!?