LSU Snags 2027 Verbal From Winter Juniors Finalist Natalie Daum

LSU Snags 2027 Verbal From Winter Juniors Finalist Natalie Daum

NEW COMMIT: Aurora, Colorado native Natalie Daum will head south for her school profession, as she has verbally dedicated to Louisiana State University for Fall 2027. Daum is a Winter Juniors qualifier who excels in breaststroke.

Regarding her dedication, she stated:

“I am SO humbled and blessed to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Louisiana State University! First and foremost, I give all my thanks to God for His guidance and glory. Without His strength, I wouldn’t be able to do this beautiful sport. Thank you to my parents, family, friends, teammates, and all of my coaches who have helped me through this process. Lastly, thank you to the LSU Swim family who have gifted me with such an incredible opportunity!!GEAUX TIGERS”

Daum does her membership swimming with University of Denver Hilltoppers. She most not too long ago positioned fifth within the 100 breast at Four Corners Speedo Sectionals final month after finaling in each the 100 and 200 breast at Juniors West in December. Last summer season, she notched 4 greatest instances at Sacramento Futures and earned a trio of top-3 finishes at Far Westerns.

Her greatest instances embrace:

• 100 breast – 1:02.16
• 200 breast – 2:16.12
• 200 IM – 2:03.49
• 100 again – 56.21

Currently a junior at Cherokee Trail High School, Daum positioned second within the 100 breast and fourth within the 200 IM on the 2026 Colorado 5A State Championships. She earned bronze in each occasions on the state meet throughout her sophomore season in 2025.

The Tigers positioned fifth on the 2026 Southeastern Conference Championships earlier than occurring to take twenty first on the 2026 NCAA Championships.

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