U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier Danica Aten Sends Verbal to Navy for Fall 2026

Danica Aten, who raced at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, has verbally committed to swim for the U.S. Naval Academy beginning in the fall of 2026.

“I am incredibly proud to announce my commitment to swim, study, and serve at the US Naval Academy! I would like to thank Coach Morrison, Coach Carlye, Murphy, and Winston as well as my family, coaches, and teammates for supporting me. ️GO NAVY!”

A junior at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida, Aten is a two-time Florida high school state champion. At the 2024 FHSAA Class 4A State Championships back in November, she helped her team to victory in the 200 medley relay, splitting 29.04 on the breaststroke leg, before picking up her first individual state title in the 100 breast with a lifetime best time of 1:02.16.

Specializing in breast, free and IM, Aten currently trains year-round with the Sarasota Sharks and was considered among the “Best of the Rest” recruits on our Way Too Early ranking of top swimmers from the class of 2026.

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