Versatile Middle-Distance Specialist Jessica Robie Commits To South Carolina For 2026-27

Kane Rigney

Two-time Winter Juniors finalist Jessica Robie will head across the country next year after committing to South Carolina’s class of 2030. She confirmed the news on SwimCloud, writing:

I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of South Carolina. I would like to thank my family, friends, and coaches for their unwavering support throughout this process! As well as Coach Jeff, Coach Kelly, and the rest of the South Carolina staff for this amazing opportunity! GO GAMECOCKS!!

The Florida native is currently a senior at Riverview High School, where she has been a member of the varsity swim team since her freshman year. Robie also trains year-round with the Sarasota Sharks and specializes primarily in butterfly, middle-distance freestyle, and IM.

Robie has consistently improved from season to season, dropping from 56.63 to 55.99 in the 100 fly, 2:00.82 to 2:00.12 in the 200 fly, and 1:51.06 to 1:50.53 in the 200 free over the past year. Her best times of 2:03.20/4:17.02 in the IMs date back to late 2024, while her 4:52.28 500 free personal best was set in November 2023.

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