Swimming Reveals Signing Class – Vanderbilt Commodores

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt swimming head coach Jeremy Organ introduced Friday the Commodores’ 2026-27 recruiting class, which features a pair of transfers and 7 freshmen coming from highschool.

The group consists of Shayna Elgart, Sydney Green, Brooke Miller, Elle Noecker, Sophie Pham, Kelly Qi, Amanda Vileikis, Amanda Vu and Matilda White.

“We’re incredibly excited about this incoming class and what they will add to our team,” Organ stated. “Collectively, they bring talent, versatility and are hungry to help this program continue to move forward. We can’t wait to get the season started.”

Shayna Elgart
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina
High School: Broughton High School
Club: TAC Titans
Best Events (Times):  100 free (51.37), 200 free (1:49.49), 100 again (55.26), 200 again (1: 75.96)
Additional Accolades: A two-time NISCA All-American … Set the Broughton High college file within the 200 free as a senior … Finished fourth within the 200 free and likewise superior to finals within the 100 again her last season on the prep stage … Earned top-three ends in each occasions on the state regional meet throughout her junior yr … Won convention championships within the 100 again and 200 free as a sophomore and junior … A 3-time workforce Most worthy participant choice
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt because it has the perfect combination of academics and athletics and I loved everyone I met on the team!”

Sydney Green
Hometown: Prospect, Kentucky
High School: Sacred Heart Academy
Club: Lakeside Swim Club
Best Events (Times):  500 free (4:59.06), 1,000 free (10:13.56), 1,650 free (16:58.47), 400 IM (4:21.42)
Additional Accolades: Part of a Sacred Heart Academy workforce that has claimed 14 consecutive state championships … State champion within the 100 breast and likewise touched the wall third within the 200 IM on the KHSAA state championship as a senior … Made the rostrum in each the 100 free and 100 breast on the state championships her junior season … Won the 400 and 800 free in addition to the 400 IM on the 2023 Kentucky Long Course State Championship … Named the Valkryies’ Athlete of the Year her last highschool season
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vandy because it has the perfect balance of academics and athletics. It is also in the best location!”

Brooke Miller
Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
High School: The Woodlands High School
Club: Houston Bridge Bats
Best Events (Times):  50 free (22.88), 100 free (50:32), 100 fly (55.70)
Additional Accolades: 16-time NISCA All-American choice, and earned first-team all-state on 15 events … Texas Girls Coaches Association Athlete of the Year in 2025-26 … Went undefeated all 4 years of highschool in varsity district and area championship meets in 32 occasion finals … Selected the Swimmer of the Meet thrice on the district championships in addition to the area meet in 2025 … Made the rostrum after putting third within the 100 free on the UIL 6A state championships as a senior
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt because it offers the perfect balance of athletics and education. The welcoming team culture made it feel like the right place for me.”

Elle Noecker
Hometown: Eden, New York
High School: Buffalo Seminary
Club: Orchard Park Town Wreckers Swim Team
Best Events (Times):  200 again (1:59.71), 100 breast (1:02.06), 200 IM (2:02.50)
Additional Accolades: Swam the 200 again, 100 breast and 200 IM at SEC Championships as a sophomore at Georgia … Recorded career-low marks within the 200 again and 200 IM on the 2025 UGA Fall Invitational … Won the state title in 200 IM and likewise positioned second in 100 breast on the 2022 NYCHSAA Championships … Touched the wall second in each the 100 breast and 200 IM on the NYSPHSAA Girls Federation Championship the earlier yr … Named Niagara Long Course Championships Athlete of the Year on three events after claiming 9 titles
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt due to the way student-athletes are encouraged to be well-rounded individuals and emphasize academics while also achieving athletic success. I have also always been drawn to the prestigious writing program as well as living in Nashville!”

Sophie Pham
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
High School: Garfield High School
Club: Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club
Best Events (Times):  100 free (51.48), 100 again (55.25), 100 fly (53.80)
Additional Accolades: Named an NISCA All-American every of her last two seasons on the prep stage … Was additionally a three-time Scholastic All American … As a senior, was fourth within the A Final of each the 100 again and 100 fly on the WIAA Girls 3A State Championship … Won the 100 fly on the league championships and was third within the occasion on the district meet that fall … Finished first within the 100 fly on the state and metro championships her junior season, setting a meet file on the latter occasion … Helped the Bulldogs end fourth within the workforce standings on the state meet that yr
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt for its academic prestige and tight-knit team culture! I can’t wait to call Nashville home!!”

Kelly Qi
Hometown: South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
High School: Earl Marriott Secondary School
Club: Winskill Dolphins Swim Club
Best Events (Times):  500 free (5:02.07), 200 IM (2:04.29), 400 IM (4:24.55)
Additional Accolades: Was the top-ranked recruit in her class in British Columbia … Won the 100 free, 100 breast and 200 IM on the 2025 South Fraser Zone Meet … Named the highest senior ladies swimmer for Earl Marriott Secondary School her last season … Was additionally chosen the Mariners’ Most worthy participant her junior yr … Helped this system declare the South Fraser Athletic Association senior ladies aquatics championship every of her final two seasons
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vandy for the combination of strong academics, SEC athletics, support available for student-athletes, and the tight-knit team culture. The coaches, staff, and team made me feel so welcomed, I knew that Vanderbilt was the place I wanted to be!”

Amanda Vileikis
Hometown: Lemont, Illinois
High School: Lemont High School
Club: FMC Aquatics
Best Events (Times):  100 breast (1:02.88), 200 breast (2:17.78), 200 IM (2:07.84)
Additional Accolades: Runner-up in each the 100 and 200 breast on the Illinois Senior Championships as a junior and senior … Finished second within the 200 breast on the BBSC Circle City Classic … Won the lengthy course 50 and 200 breast, and was third within the 100 breast as effectively, on the 2024 Illinois Senior Summer Championships … Broke information in a number of occasions and was twice a state champion with FMC Aquatics
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt because it gives me the chance to continue swimming at the Division I level while getting a great education. Everyone I met during the recruiting process made me feel welcome, and it felt like a place where I could see myself for the next four years. I’m excited to grow as both a student and an athlete and be part of the Vanderbilt community.”

Amanda Vu
Hometown: San Francisco, California
High School: Lowell High School
Club: The Olympic Club
Best Events (Times):  100 again (54.90), 200 again (1:56.30), 200 fly (2:02.67), 200 IM (2:05.59)
Additional Accolades: Reached the B Final within the 100 again on the CIF state championship her last season … Advanced to finals in 4 occasions—50, 100 and 200 again, and 50 fly—on the Speedo Sectionals – Roseville as a senior … Made three finals on the PC Westerns Championships in 2024 … Set metropolis information within the 100 again and 200 IM … Chosen The Olympic Club’s Olympian of the Year
Why Vandy?: “I picked Vanderbilt because of the balance between academic and athletic excellence as well as the opportunity to compete and train among other great swimmers!”

Matilda White
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
High School: Lincoln High School
Club: Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club
Best Events (Times):  50 Free (23.45), 100 free (51.15), 200 free (1:52.89), 100 breast (1:03.71), 200 breast (2:16.55)
Additional Accolades: Won the 50 free and was runner-up within the 100 breast on the state championship meet her senior season … Also claimed the 50 free and completed third within the 100 breast at that yr’s district championships … As a junior, completed second on the state championships in each the 50 free and 100 fly … Made the rostrum with a third-place outcome within the 50 free the earlier season as effectively … Made the A Final of the 50 free and 50 breast, and superior to the 100 free B Final, on the 2025 Washington State Senior SCY Championships
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt for the strong academics, and the swim team’s positive and supportive environment. I’m also excited to live in a new city!”