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Rising swimming talent Dillon Albertyn from the Seahawks Swim Club has made headlines with his verbal commitment to Arizona State University for the upcoming season. He specializes in sprint freestyle and backstroke, having showcased impressive personal bests. Dillon will be joined by his twin sister Alyssa at ASU, continuing a family legacy in collegiate swimming. Other notable commitments in the swimming community highlight the growing trend of talented athletes joining various universities. Dillon’s dedication to training and performance improvement signals a promising future for him and the ASU swim team.
Phoenix, Arizona — Rising swimming talent Dillon Albertyn from the Seahawks Swim Club has made headlines with his recent verbal commitment to Arizona State University (ASU) for the 2026-27 season. This announcement follows a previous commitment to the University of Wisconsin, which he announced before deciding on ASU in May.
Albertyn, who specializes in sprint freestyle and backstroke, has demonstrated impressive capabilities in the pool. He has accomplished national qualifying standards with personal best times of 20.21 seconds in the 50 free and 44.14 seconds in the 100 free. His recent performances at the 2025 Seahawks Summer Splash & 50 Free Shootout further showcased his talents, with recorded personal bests in both the 50 breast and 50 fly. In addition to his swimming prowess, he has secured Futures qualifying times across various events.
Joining Dillon at ASU is his twin sister, Alyssa Albertyn, who has also committed to the university for the class of 2030. This sibling duo will share their collegiate experience while pursuing their sport at the same institution. Additionally, other notable talents, such as Duncan McClaren from BCH Heatwave and Hailey Weiler from Bellevue Club, have committed to St. Bonaventure and the University of Southern California (USC), respectively, for the 2026-27 season. Furthermore, Kate Canales, who qualified for the Summer Nationals in the 100 breast, has committed to the Florida Gators for 2027, while Alexis Cook aims to follow her mother’s footsteps by joining the Mizzou Tigers in 2030.
Another highlight in the swimming community involves Moraes, a Brazilian representative at the Paris 2024 Olympics, who is transferring from the University of Michigan after finishing as a Big Ten runner-up last season. The recent announcements add to an exciting trend as collegiate swimming programs are attracting rising talents across the nation.
Dillon Albertyn’s commitment to ASU reflects his dedication and hard work, as he has consistently improved his performance during his training. His journey as an athlete began in South Africa before moving to the United States seven years ago, where he became deeply involved in competitive swimming. Additionally, he has expressed gratitude to his coaches, friends, and family for their support during this significant decision.
Apart from swimming, Albertyn enjoys engaging in pickleball and playing video games, indicating a well-rounded approach to his life as an athlete and individual. His commitment to ASU, along with the support of his family and peers, signifies a new chapter in his swimming career.
As ASU solidifies its roster with promising athletes like Dillon and Alyssa Albertyn, the future looks bright for the swim team and their upcoming seasons. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps, the sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel, continues to highlight such commitments, showcasing the ongoing excitement in the sport of swimming.
With these commitments, collegiate swimming as a whole appears to be flourishing, with talented swimmers opting for various programs across the country. As the recruiting cycle progresses, it will be interesting to follow the paths of these athletes as they advance in their swimming careers.
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- Wikipedia: Swimming
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