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Onur Ege Öksüz, a talented Turkish swimmer from Istanbul, has committed to the Arizona State University swim team for the 2026-27 academic year. Öksüz is a two-time bronze medalist in the 400 Individual Medley and holds national records in Turkey. His recent performances signal a strong potential that will benefit ASU’s swimming program as they build for future success. As Öksüz prepares for this new chapter, he expresses gratitude to his supporters for their encouragement along the way.
Istanbul, Turkey – Turkish swimmer Onur Ege Öksüz has officially announced his verbal commitment to join the swim team at Arizona State University (ASU) for the 2026-27 academic year. This decision highlights Öksüz’s ambition to further his competitive swimming career at one of the prominent universities in the United States.
Öksüz, a young talent hailing from Istanbul, has already made a name for himself as a noteworthy swimmer on the European stage. He is a two-time bronze medalist in the 400 Individual Medley (IM) at the European Junior Championships, showcasing his proficiency in a discipline that demands versatility and stamina. His remarkable achievements also include setting the Turkish National Age Group record for the 16-17 age division in the Short Course Meter (SCM) and Long Course Meter (LCM) categories for the 400 IM.
In recent competitions, Öksüz demonstrated off his growing potential by breaking the national record for the 18/19+ category in the LCM 400 IM with an impressive time of 4:19.92. This noteworthy performance occurred at the European Junior Swimming Championships in Slovakia, where he once again secured a bronze medal. Additionally, he recently reached personal best times in events including the 200 free, where he clocked 1:54.54, the 400 free at 3:58.15, and the 200 back with a time of 2:03.40.
In addition to his individual accomplishments, Öksüz has represented the Turkish National Team and trained rigorously under coach Gjon Shyti at the ENKA Spor Kulübü in Istanbul. His specialized skills in Individual Medley, butterfly, and backstroke have contributed to his competitive edge as a swimmer.
Öksüz is expected to enhance the performance of the Arizona State swim team, which recently marked a significant milestone by winning their inaugural Big 12 Championships last season. The team outperformed the runner-up, Arizona, by over 600 points, indicating their strong standing in collegiate swimming. Statistics show that Öksüz’s best times would have placed him in the ‘A’ final of the 400 IM, the ‘B’ finals of the 200 back and 200 fly, and the ‘C’ final of the 500 free, highlighting his potential contribution to the team.
Alongside Öksüz, other athletes who have made verbal commitments to ASU for the fall of 2026 include Caleb Kattau, Dillon Albertyn, Henry Lyness, Jack Culberson, and London Rising. The combination of these promising swimmers is likely to further bolster Arizona State’s swimming program as it aims for continued success in the upcoming seasons.
As Öksüz prepares for his transition to collegiate swimming, he has expressed gratitude to his family, coaches, and friends for their unwavering support throughout his athletic journey. His commitment to Arizona State University marks an exciting new chapter in his swimming career, where he hopes to build on his achievements and make a significant impact on the collegiate swimming landscape.
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