NEW COMMIT: The University of Texas has added a new verbal commitment for the 2023-24 season and beyond from in-state standout and U.S. Open qualifier Logan Walker of Austin, Texas.
He will join Will Modglin and Will Scholtz in Austin as a member of the Longhorns’ Class of 2027.
He told Swimming World:
“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my swimming and academic career at The University of Texas at Austin. I want to thank my family, my Nitro coaches, and my teammates for helping me achieve one of my life dreams. I also would like to thank Eddie Reese and Wyatt Collins for the opportunity to swim at Texas and for welcoming me into the Longhorn family. I am thrilled to be joining them. Hook’em!”
A local product, Walker trains with Nitro Swimming and placed seventh in the 100m back at the Speedo Summer West Championships this past summer after earning eight best times at Austin Sectionals. Last winter, he was the runner-up in the 100 back at the 18&U Winter Championships and won two events at the South Zones Championships.
His best times include:
- 200 back – 1:48.55
- 100 back – 49.07
- 50 back – 23.18
- 100 fly – 48.58
- 200 fly – 1:48.39
- 100 free – 46.12
- 200 free – 1:39.05
- 500 free – 4:29.02
Walker is currently a junior at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. He has also earned USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors for his efforts in the pool and in the classroom.
Under legendary head coach Eddie Reese, the Longhorns won their 25th Big 12 conference and 15th NCAA championship title last season.
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