FSU Gains 2027 Verbal From Juniors West Bronze Medalist Nicolas Lee

FSU Gains 2027 Verbal From Juniors West Bronze Medalist Nicolas Lee

NEW COMMIT: Florida State University has picked up a brand new verbal dedication for the 2027-28 season and past from Nicholas Lee of Hillsboro, Oregon. Lee is a Junior National qualifier who excels in backstroke, freestyle and IM.

He will be part of Joey Curcio and Grady Bell in Tallahassee as a member of the Seminoles’ Class of 2031.

Regarding his dedication, he mentioned:

“I am incredibly thrilled and honored to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career as a Seminole at Florida State University! This dream would not have been possible without the support of so many people. First, I want to thank my family for their being there every step of the way throughout my swimming journey. I am also extremely grateful to my coaches, especially Coach James, and my teammates, at Hillsboro Heat for helping me grow as both an athlete and a person. I also want to thank Coach Studd and the rest of the coaching staff at FSU for this incredible opportunity and believing in me. GO NOLES!!! #FearTheSpear”

Lee trains year-round with Hillsboro HEAT Swim Team and earned bronze within the 200 again at Juniors West in December the place he additionally completed 18th within the 100 again. Last summer season, he raced to second place within the 100m again in addition to third place within the 50m again and 200m again at Sacramento Futures.

His finest occasions embrace:

• 100 again – 47.96
• 200 again – 1:43.71
• 100 free – 45.79
• 200 free – 1:38.51
• 500 free – 4:29.64
• 200 IM – 1:50.92

Currently a junior at Glencoe High School, Lee received the 50 free and took seventh within the 100 again on the 2024 Oregon 6A State Championships as a freshman. He additionally helped his 4×50 medley relay win the state title.

Florida State completed sixth on the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship.

If you could have a dedication to share, please ship a photograph and quote by way of electronic mail to hs@swimmingworld.com.