Fitter and Sooner Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s Faculty Recruiting Channel and all dedication information. For a lot of, swimming in school is a lifelong dream that’s pursued with dedication and willpower. Fitter and Sooner is proud to honor these athletes and people who supported them on their journey.
The College of South Carolina has introduced the addition of Einar Agustsson to their incoming class. Agustsson represents Iceland internationally and focuses on breaststroke.
Agustsson wrapped up his 2024 with an look at Quick Course Worlds, the place he competed within the 200 breast and 100 IM. His highest end was within the 100 IM, the place he positioned twentieth total as he tied his private finest (54.36). His efficiency within the 200 breaststroke was additionally a private finest (2:09.97).
He continued his momentum into the brand new yr, clocking finest instances in all three breaststroke distances on the Reykjavik Worldwide Video games in January. He broke time boundaries within the 100 and 200 (LCM), getting beneath 1:02 (1:01.23) and a pair of:20 (2:19.04) for the primary time.
Agustsson’s birthday is in July and is at present 19, so he’ll arrive for his freshman yr as a 20-year-old.
Agustsson’s arrival will assist the Gamecocks reload their breaststroke group. At the moment, South Carolina has a 1-2 punch of seniors Linus Kahl and Liam Kerns, who scored in each distances at SECs final season.
Finest Transformed Occasions (SCM → SCY)
- 50 breast – 27.17 → 24.47
- 100 breast – 59.43 → 53.54
- 200 breast – 2:09.97 → 1:57.09
The South Carolina males positioned ninth of 10 groups on the 2024 SEC Championships. The group is led by Jeff Poppell, who’s in his fourth season helming this system.
Agustsson’s transformed instances within the 100 and 200 breaststroke would have made the C finals at SECs final season, although the addition of Texas will possible quicken the qualifying instances throughout the convention.
Agustsson will be part of Sam Brown, Merlin Ficher, Bexon Harrison, and Pierre Largeron within the incoming class. Fischer and Largeron are additionally worldwide athletes, each hailing from France.
If in case you have a dedication to report, please ship an electronic mail with a photograph (panorama, or horizontal, appears finest) and a quote to [email protected].
In regards to the Fitter and Sooner Swim Tour
Fitter & Sooner Swim Camps function probably the most modern educating platforms for aggressive swimmers of all ranges. Camps are produced year-round all through the USA and Canada. All camps are led by elite swimmers and coaches. Go to fitterandfaster.com to seek out or request a swim camp close to you.
FFT SOCIAL
Instagram – @fitterandfasterswimtour
Fb – @fitterandfastertour
Twitter – @fitterandfaster
FFT is a SwimSwam accomplice.
