In the world of competitive swimming, the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence often goes hand-in-hand. For many young athletes, the dream of swimming in college is a lifelong ambition, fueled by unwavering dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps, the proud sponsor of SwimSwam's College Recruiting Channel, is honored to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable individuals and the support systems that have guided them on their journeys.

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Futures Qualifier Edward Kim Commits to the U.S. Air Force Academy

Edward Kim, a Futures qualifier from Los Angeles, California, has verbally committed to continue his academic and athletic pursuits at the United States Air Force Academy, beginning in the fall of 2025. Kim, who trains with Rose Bowl Aquatics while attending Loyola High School, expressed his excitement in a social media post, stating, "I'm excited to announce my verbal commitment to the United States Air Force Academy, where I will continue my academic and athletic career. A huge thank you to my mom, Coach Andrew, Coach Hector, Coach Kevin, Coach Gibby for being a part of this journey with me and thank you to Coach Clayton for making this possible. Go Falcons!"Kim's commitment to the Air Force Falcons is not the only military connection in his family. His current teammate, Gavin Santoso, will also be joining the military, attending the U.S. Military Academy (Army) at West Point in the fall of 2025. Furthermore, Kim's older brother, William Kim, committed to swim for the U.S. Military Academy during his freshman year in the fall of 2022, although he only competed with the team through December.

Showcasing Impressive Performances at Futures and CIF-SS Championships

Kim's impressive performances at the Futures Championship Sacramento LCM this summer have earned him a spot at next year's Future Championship. He swam four individual events, walking away with two new personal best times. His new personal best of 2:07.16 in the 200 fly and his 200 IM time of 2:11.27 both qualified him for the Future Championship. Additionally, his new best 100 fly time of 56.35 will allow him to compete in the Speedo Junior National Championships next summer.At the CIF-SS Division I Championship SCY this year, Kim showcased his versatility, finishing as a two-time finalist. He placed 5th in the 100 fly (49.12) and 6th in the 100 breast (55.90). Kim also played a crucial role in his team's success, anchoring the 200 free relay that claimed first place (1:22.57) and leading off the 400 free relay, where he swam a best time of 46.04, helping the team secure 5th place at 3:04.81.

Joining a Talented Air Force Falcons Squad

The Air Force Falcons, who finished 5th at this year's Western Athletic Conference Championships, will be welcoming Kim as a valuable addition to their team. The Falcons boast several impressive individual performances, including Tommy Nagle's third-place finishes in both the 100 breast and 200 breast, with new best times of 53.68 and 1:56.59, respectively. Camden Swigart also secured 3rd place in the 400 IM, touching in a personal best time of 3:50.40.Kim's current times in the 100 fly, 200 fly, and 200 breast would rank him as the fastest on the Falcons' roster so far this season, making him a projected powerhouse for the team. He will be joining a talented group of versatile swimmers, including Keoni Li, Jonas Dark, Matthew Doty, and Dylan Ferguson, who will all be part of the Falcons' roster in the fall of 2025.As the swimming community celebrates these remarkable achievements, Fitter and Faster Swim Camps, the proud sponsor of SwimSwam's College Recruiting Channel, continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the dreams and aspirations of young athletes. Through their innovative teaching platforms and year-round camps across the USA and Canada, Fitter and Faster Swim Camps are dedicated to empowering swimmers of all levels to reach new heights in their athletic and personal journeys.