The LSU swimming and diving squad signed seven swimmers and three divers in the first of two recruiting periods, which ended Nov. 16.
LSU diving coach Doug Shaffer said the recruiting class garnishes excitement for the future of LSU swimming and diving.
“I couldn’t be happier with this women’s diving recruiting class,” Shaffer said. “Absolutely the best class in my career at LSU and arguably one of the best women’s diving recruiting classes in the year.”
Weil will be joined in the diving well by Allie Alter of New Albany, Ohio, and Isabelle Choquehuanca of Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Alter is an Olympic trials qualifier in the synchronized platform dive, and Choquehuanca comes to LSU with the experience of diving in nine junior national championships.
Of the future Lady Tiger swimmers, Sophie Weber of Folsom, Calif., is the most accomplished, coming in with an Olympic trial qualifying time in the 400-meter individual medley.
“We are excited to have Sophie as a Tiger,” said LSU swimming coach Dave Geyer. “She comes from a great swimming program and has proven she can compete and race in just about every event. With her diversity, she will be great to use in dual meets, and I expect her to develop even further before she even gets to events.”
Future Tiger swimmer Gabe Rocker of Portland, Ore., comes to LSU with an Olympic trial qualifying time in the 200-meter breaststroke.
“Gabe is not only a solid breaststroker, but he has also shown he can train and compete in freestyle events,” Geyer said. “Gabe’s background will help the adjustment to college be an easy one for