SwimAtlanta’s Ella Waters Verbally Commits to Mizzou for 2027

SwimAtlanta’s Ella Waters Verbally Commits to Mizzou for 2027

NEW COMMIT: The University of Missouri has secured a brand new verbal dedication for the 2027-28 season and past from Ella Waters of Suwanee, Georgia. Waters is a Futures qualifier who excels in freestyle and backstroke.

Regarding her dedication, she mentioned:

“Beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and swimming career at the University of Missouri! I’m so thankful to God for His blessings and for opening this door for me. Thank you to my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey, especially Coach Chris Sr., Coach Chris Jr., and Coach Scott, who have played such a huge role in my development. I’m especially grateful to Coach Grevers, Coach Kate, and the entire Mizzou coaching staff for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity. Go Tigers!”

Waters, who does her membership swimming with SwimAtlanta, completed second within the 1000 free and fifth within the 500 free on the Georgia Senior State Championships again in December. Last summer time, she finaled within the 200m again at Ocala Futures.

Her finest occasions embody:

• 50 free – 22.82
• 100 free – 54.91
• 200 free – 1:53.66
• 500 free – 4:57.88
• 1000 free – 10:21.27
• 200 again – 2:05.81

A rising senior at North Gwinnett High School, Waters positioned sixth in each the 200 free and 500 free on the 2026 Georgia 6A State Championships. She additionally positioned sixth within the 200 free on the state meet as a sophomore.

Mizzou completed tenth on the 2026 Southeastern Conference Championships.

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