NEW COMMIT: U.S. National Junior Team member and Olympic Trials qualifier Erin Gemmell of Potomac, Maryland, has announced her college choice beginning in the fall of 2023: The University of Texas.
She will join Berit Berglund of Carmel, Indiana, as a member of the Longhorns’ Class of 2027.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“What do you know about immortality?” #HOOKEM ?? Thanks to everyone who has helped me through this process, I’m excited to announce my commitment to University of Texas! Here’s to more orange in my closet and many more amazing people in my life; I can’t wait to be a longhorn!”
Gemmell trains year-round with Nation’s Capital Swim Club where her father, Bruce Gemmell, is the head coach. She most recently earned bronze in the 200m free at the FINA World Cup stop in Budapest after taking third in the 400m free in Berlin. She also placed sixth in the 200m free in Berlin before going on to take seventh in the 800m free in Budapest.
Gemmell advanced to semifinals of the 200m free at Wave II of Olympic Trials in June, finishing ninth overall. She also collected three gold medals at Richmond Futures in July and won the 400m free at the TYR 18&U Spring Cup – Richmond in April.
In LCM, her best times include:
- 50 free – 25.81
- 100 free – 55.54
- 200 free – 1:58.67
- 400 free – 4:11.57
- 800 free – 8:43.41
- 1500 free – 16:45.91
- 200 IM – 2:16.58
- 400 IM – 4:51.45
- 100 fly – 1:01.55
- 200 back – 2:16.90
Currently a junior at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Gemmell swept the 100/200 free at the Washington Metropolitan Prep School League Championships during her freshman season. She has also earned USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors.
Under head coach Carol Capitani, the Longhorns won their 10th-straight Big 12 team title in 2021.
The Longhorns are bringing in an impressive Class of 2026 that includes Emily Carpenter, Sienna Schellenger, Meghan DiMartile, Lydia Jacoby, Chase Davison and Lindsey Hosch.
