Backstroker Chase Knopf Verbally Commits to Louisville for 2026
NEW COMMIT: The College of Louisville has saved in-state standout Chase Knopf out of Union, Kentucky, within the Bluegrass State for his school profession as Knopf introduced his dedication to the Cardinals for Fall 2026.
Concerning his dedication, he stated:
“I’m extraordinarily excited to announce that I will probably be persevering with my athletic and tutorial future on the College of Louisville. I want to thank my dad and mom, my buddies and teammates, Coach David, the teaching workers of Louisville, and everybody who has helped me all through this course of. GO CARDS!!!”
A backstroker and U.S. Open qualifier, Knopf does his membership swimming with Northern Kentucky Clippers. He earned silver within the 200m again this previous summer time at Columbia Sectionals the place he additionally positioned fifth in each the 400m free and 400m IM. He swept each backstroke occasions on the ISCA Worldwide Senior Cup in March.
His finest occasions embody:
200 again – 1:46.67
100 again – 50.18
200 free – 1:39.88
100 free – 46.19
50 free – 21.14
400 IM – 3:56.55
200 IM – 1:55.61
Presently a junior at Ryle Excessive College, Knopf earned bronze within the 200 free and took ninth within the 100 again on the 2024 Kentucky State Championships. He completed sixth and ninth, respectively, in these occasions throughout his freshman yr.
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