Harvard Collects 2027 Verbal From Illinois State Champion Yuri Plaksin

Harvard Collects 2027 Verbal From Illinois State Champion Yuri Plaksin

NEW COMMIT: Harvard University has obtained a brand new verbal dedication* for Fall 2027 from Yuri Plaksin out of Vernon Hills, Illinois. Plaksin is a Junior National qualifier specializing in backstroke and dash freestyle.

He will be a part of Francesco Ceolin as a member of the Crimson’s Class of 2031.

Simply put, he mentioned the next concerning his dedication:

“GO CRIMSON!!”

Plaksin, who does his membership swimming with RISE Aquatic Club, completed seventh within the 200 free, twelfth within the 100 again and nineteenth within the 50 free at Juniors West again in December. Last summer time, he finaled in two occasions at Minneapolis Sectionals earlier than occurring to gather six top-3 finishes at Illinois Long Course Seniors.

His greatest occasions embody:

• 100 again – 48.05
• 200 again – 1:46.06
• 50 free – 20.09
• 100 free – 43.54
• 200 free – 1:36.52

Currently a junior at Vernon Hills High School, Plaksin gained the 50 free and 100 free on the 2026 Illinois State Championships after successful each of these occasions at Libertyville Sectionals the week prior. He took second within the 100 free and third within the 200 free on the state meet throughout his sophomore season.

Harvard completed third on the 2026 Ivy League Championships.

*IVY LEAGUE DISCLAIMER:* A “verbal commitment” doesn’t assure admission. An Ivy League coach can not assure admission however can solely commit assist within the admissions course of.

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