Biko Hooper-Haviland Selected To USA Swimming National Junior Team
Congrats to Biko Hooper-Haviland who was selected to the USA Swimming National Junior Team. In addition to setting an Illinois state record in the event, Biko's performance in the 200 butterfly this summer was one of the top 5 performances for all 18&Unders in the United States. Biko is the first ever member of CWAC to earn this recognition. Biko is just starting his freshman year at Purdue this fall and is swimming for the Boilermakers. Congrats to Biko, his coaches, family and teammates on this great achievement!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Swimming, the National Governing Body of the sport of swimming in the United States, today announced its 2025-2026 U.S. National Junior Team presented by the USA Swimming Foundation. The roster is comprised of 91 of the nation’s top 18-and-Under athletes.
“This roster is full of new faces and is jam-packed with talent,” said USA Swimming National Junior Team Director, Brendan Hansen. “We are excited to offer these athletes international experiences and high-performance education to aid in their development. The National Junior Team is the steppingstone to our National Team and the U.S.’ highest level of competitions, so excitement is high to begin working with these athletes and coaches.”
The full roster features 43 women and 48 men, spanning from 28 states and 65 clubs. The 65-club mark is 12 more than last year’s count and adds 29 new clubs compared to last year’s roster, showcasing the depth and growth of USA Swimming’s club system nationwide.
