Penn State Earns 2028 Verbal Pledge From Distance Ace Adam Giersch

Penn State Earns 2028 Verbal Pledge From Distance Ace Adam Giersch

NEW COMMIT: Penn State University has obtained its second public verbal dedication for its Class of 2032 from Adam Giersch of Virginia Beach, Va. Giersch is a Junior National qualifier who excels in distance freestyle.

He will be a part of Levente Varga in State College in Fall 2028.

Regarding his dedication, he stated:

“I am extremely grateful and excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Penn State! I first want to give all the Glory to God for the countless blessings he has poured upon me throughout this process. To my parents, family, and friends who have supported me throughout the ups and downs of this sport, this opportunity would not have been possible without you. I also want to thank Coach Richard and Coach Danny who have pushed me throughout my journey, along with Coach Zmuda where it all started. Lastly I want to thank the entire Penn State Swimming and Diving staff, especially Coach Hollie, Coach Mike, and Coach Patrick for making this dream come true. WE ARE”

Giersch trains year-round with Tide Swimming and most lately finaled in two occasions at Greensboro Futures the place he earned a pair of finest occasions. That was two weeks after he positioned fourth within the 1500m free, ninth within the 400m free and tenth within the 800m free at Virginia Long Course Seniors. He additionally had three top-8 finishes within the distance occasions at Virginia Short Course Seniors in March.

His finest occasions embrace:

• 500 free – 4:27.73
• 1000 free – 9:13.92
• 1650 free – 15:35.75

Currently a junior at Cape Henry Collegiate School, Giersch earned bronze in each the 100 fly and 500 free on the 2026 VISAA Championships. He took ninth and fourth, respectively, in these occasions on the state meet throughout his freshman yr in 2025.

Penn State completed ninth on the 2026 Big Ten Championships. Giersch’s finest time within the 1000 free would’ve ranked third on the Nittany Lions’ roster final yr, whereas his high mile time would’ve been fourth.

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