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The recruiting occasion continues in Texas, as Andrew Maksymowski, the Eighth-ranked recruit in the highschool class of 2026, introduced his verbal dedication to the Longhorns on Tuesday by way of Instagram.
I’m thrilled to announce my verbal dedication to proceed my educational and athletic profession on the College of Texas. Initially, I want to thank my household, associates, and coaches. Particularly my Mother and Dad for his or her unwavering help all through my swimming journey. I might additionally prefer to thank Coach Bowman, Coach Erik, and Coach Trevor together with their teaching workers for giving me and my household this chance. Thanks to everybody who has supported me on this journey and I can’t wait to start out this subsequent chapter. Hook ‘em Horns! 🤘
A rangy freestyler, Maksymowski’s instances make him appear like the basic Eddie Reese-era Texas recruit, although in fact, his vary offers the Bob Bowman-led Longhorns loads of worth as properly. Maksymowski owns his highschool class’ quickest 200 freestyle time; with a 1:35.61 finest, he’s at present the one member of his class to interrupt 1:36.
He’s been 4:22.64 within the 500 free as properly, which solidifies him as among the finest mid-distance swimmers in his 12 months. Texas joins the SEC this season and already Maksymowski’s lifetime bests put him simply outdoors of scoring vary.
However with lifetime bests of 20.83 within the 50 free, 44.76 within the 100 free, and 15:21.77 within the 1650 free, Maksymowski may contribute in a spread of freestyle occasions. That versatility makes him an asset for any NCAA program, as he can contribute to relays together with the factors he’ll usher in by means of his particular person occasions.
Greatest Occasions (SCY):
- 50 freestyle: 20.83
- 100 freestyle: 44.76
- 200 freestyle: 1:35.61
- 500 freestyle: 4:22.64
- 1650 freestyle: 15:21.77
On the long-course Speedo Summer time Championships in July, Maksymowski swam lifetime bests within the 100 free, 200 free, 400 free, 800 free, and 200 fly. His finest end got here within the 200-meter freestyle, the place he completed tenth with a lifetime finest 1:50.51, bettering the 1:50.81 he swam in prelims. He additionally notched top-16 finishes within the 400 free (3:54.23, 14th) and 800 free (8:13.96, sixteenth).
Texas has hit the bottom working throughout Bowman’s first recruiting season in Austin. Maksymowski is the third top-10 ranked recruit within the class of 2026 to publicly decide to the Longhorns, becoming a member of #3 Austin Carpenter and #4 Rowan Cox.
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