Florida Adds 2027 Verbal From World Junior Record Holder Jan Malte Gräfe

Florida Adds 2027 Verbal From World Junior Record Holder Malte Gräfe

NEW COMMIT: The University of Florida has secured a brand new verbal dedication for the 2027-28 season and past from breaststroker Jan Malte Gräfe of Potsdam, Germany. He is the World Junior file holder within the 50m breast.

Regarding his dedication, he stated:

“Beyond blessed and excited to announce that I have verbally committed to the University of Florida! I want to thank my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue chasing my dreams at the next level. The work doesn’t stop here. Go Gators!”

Gräfe represents Germany on the worldwide stage, having most not too long ago positioned twelfth within the 50m breast on the 2026 European Championships. He trains year-round with Potsdamer SV.

Last summer season, he positioned third within the 50m breast and fourth within the 100m breast on the European Junior Championships earlier than taking second and fifth, respectively, in these occasions on the World Junior Championships. His time of 26.95 within the 50m breast throughout prelims at World Juniors set a brand new World Junior file.

In LCM, his greatest instances embrace:

• 50m breast – 26.95 (23.37)
• 100m breast – 1:00.21 (52.44)
• 200m breast – 2:12.98 (1:56.19)

In SCY, these instances convert to:

• 50 breast – 23.37
• 100 breast – 52.44
• 200 breast – 1:56.19

The Gators positioned second on the 2026 Southeastern Conference Championships and the 2026 NCAA Championships, completed as runner-up to Texas at each meets.

Gräfe’s greatest time (transformed to yards) within the 100 breast is already quick sufficient to attain within the B-final on the SEC Championships, whereas is 200 breast time would’ve positioned within the C-final.

If you have got a dedication to share, please ship a photograph and quote through electronic mail to hs@swimmingworld.com.