Alabama Snags Futures Champion Grace Alegi For 2027

Distance freestyler Grace Alegi has verbally committed to the University of Alabama for the fall of 2027. Alegi is currently a student at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida, and trains with the Sarasota Sharks.

“I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Alabama to continue my athletic and academic career. To start, I want to thank my parents and siblings for supporting me and helping me through this journey. I also want to thank the coaches at the Aquajets for starting off my swimming path and the Sharks coaches for everything they’ve done for me these past few years, and helping me become the swimmer I am. I also want to give a huge thanks to Coach Margo, Coach Andy, and the rest of the Alabama staff for this amazing opportunity!! ROLL TIDE! 🌊🌊”

Alegi secured four lifetime bests at the 2024 Speedo Winter Junior Championships — East (SCY) in December, including the 200 free (1:52.76), 500 free (4:56.49), and 1650 free (16:57.75). Her 1000 free split during the mile, 10:12.54, also remains a personal best.

Alegi had major success in long course events this year. At the 2025 Futures Championships in Ocala in July, she helped the Sarasota Sharks win the 800 free relay with her split of 2:04.41. The team finished in 8:22.14. Individually, Alegi placed 4th in the 1500 free (16:58.35), 5th in the 800 free (9:00.23), 6th in the 400 free (4:22.20), and 22nd in the 200 free (2:06.39). Her prelim time in the 400 free (4:19.83) remains a lifetime best and qualifies for the U.S. Open.

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