Cornell Lands 2027 Verbal From Burlingame Aquatic Club’s Alexa Chang

Cornell Lands 2027 Verbal From Burlingame Aquatic Club’s Alexa Chang

NEW COMMIT: Cornell University has scored a brand new verbal dedication* for the 2027-28 season and past from Alexa Chang of Burlingame, Calif. Chang is a Junior National qualifier who makes a speciality of backstroke and butterfly.

She will be a part of Anita Qian as a member of the Big Red’s Class of 2031.

Regarding her dedication, she mentioned:

“I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to the admissions process at Cornell University to continue my academic and athletic career! I am immensely thankful for my family and friends, who have shown me endless love and support throughout my journey. I am also extremely grateful to my amazing coaches and teammates at Burlingame Aquatics for always encouraging me and challenging me to become better. Thank you so much to Coach Pat and Coach Noah for giving me this incredible opportunity. Go Big Red!”

Chang, who trains year-round with Burlingame Aquatic Club, gained gold within the 50m again, 100m again and 100m fly at Western Zone Seniors in July after posting six top-8 finishes at Pacific Seniors two weeks prior. She raced to fourth place within the 50 again at Oceanside Speedo Sectionals in February earlier than happening to last in 4 occasions at Far Westerns in April.

Her greatest occasions embrace:

• 100 again — 55.14
• 200 again — 2:04.13
• 100 fly — 55.99

Now a senior at Burlingame High School, Chang positioned sixteenth within the 100 again on the 2026 CIF State Championships.

Cornell completed sixth on the 2026 Ivy League Championships. Chang’s high occasions within the 100 again and 100 fly would’ve ranked fourth on their roster final season.

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

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