NEW COMMIT: The University of Florida has picked up a new in-state verbal commitment for the fall of 2023 from Olympic Trials qualifier Evan Keogh of Sarasota, Florida.
He will join fellow in-staters Josh Parent and Andrew Taylor in Gainesville as a member of the Gators’ Class of 2027.
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I am extremely excited to announce my verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Florida. I want to thank my coaches, family, and friends for making this possible. Go Gators”
A versatile swimmer, Keogh trains year-round with Sarasota Tsunami Swim Team and won five events at the Florida Spring Senior Championships in March after placing 16th in the 200 fly at Juniors East. Last summer, he raced the 200m back at Wave I of Olympic Trials before going on to finish fifth in the 200m fly at Huntsville Futures.
His best times include:
- 1000 free- 9:17.81
- 1650 free- 15:36.90
- 200 fly- 1:47.70
- 100 back- 49.14
- 200 back- 1:46.78
- 200 IM- 1:50.72
- 400 IM- 3:58.52
A rising senior at Sarasota High School, Keogh placed third in the 200 IM and sixth in the 100 fly as a junior at the Florida 4A State Championships.
If you have a commitment to share, please send a photo and quote via email to hs@swimmingworld.com.