SWIMMING NEWS - The University of Florida women’s swimming and diving team has picked up another verbal commitment to the class of 2022. Bobbi Gichard of Auckland, New Zealand has announced her verbal commitment to the Gators beginning next fall, joining Celismar Guzman, Ellie Zweifel, Kalie Novosedliak, Kirschtine Balbuena, Lauren Snider, Layla Black, Leah Braswell, Mabel Zavaros, Rosie Zavaros, and Vanessa Pearl.
“I am so excited to start this fall. [Florida’s] program is such a perfect fit for me and the people there are so kind. It’s going to be easy to settle into the new lifestyle as there is 3 people from New Zealand that i already know who also go to University of Florida that are succeeding inside and out of the water. [sic]
“I can’t wait to start the next stage of my life in America!”
Gichard is a backstroker with extensive international experience. She first represented Team New Zealand at the 2013 FINA World Junior Championships. The following year she claimed a bronze medal in the 100m backs at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China.
