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Ethan Linville, a talented swimmer from Clovis, California, has officially committed to the USC men’s swimming team for the upcoming collegiate season. Best known for his skills in the 1500 freestyle, 400 freestyle, and 50 breast events, Linville has been recognized as a Best of the Rest recruit and has achieved several personal bests in recent competitions. His commitment is expected to strengthen USC’s team dynamics as they prepare for future championships, particularly in relay events that require competitive times.
Clovis, California – Ethan Linville, an accomplished swimmer from Clovis, California, has officially committed to joining the University of Southern California (USC) men’s swimming team for the fall of 2026. This announcement marks a significant milestone in Linville’s swimming career as he prepares to elevate his talent to the collegiate level.
Linville has made a name for himself in the competitive swimming arena, having been recognized as a Best of the Rest recruit at the conclusion of his sophomore year. He trains with the Clovis Swim Club and is a student at Clovis North High School. His impressive performance in various swimming events, particularly in the 1500 freestyle, 400 freestyle, and 50 breast, showcases his versatility and skill. His best times are recorded as follows: 16:10.24 in the 1500 free, 4:02.30 in the 400 free, and 34.01 in the 50 breast.
In addition to this, Linville showcased a commendable performance at the recent Summer Juniors meet, where he swam to several personal bests and finished in 43rd place for the 1500 free. His athletic achievements continued to shine in May when he competed at the CIF State Championship, placing 6th in the 500 free with a lifetime best of 4:24.58. Linville is also nearing qualifying times at the SEC level for the 100 butterfly, being a mere two-tenths of a second off the mark.
Moreover, Linville’s best time in the 1650 free from his competition would have placed him 20th at the previous season’s conference level, indicating considerable potential. He joins USC’s incoming class of 2030, along with fellow recruits Tristan Furlow and Ryan McDonald. Notably, Furlow also specializes in distance freestyle events, further enhancing the team’s depth in this area.
This news is particularly timely as USC’s men’s swim team completed the 2025 Big Ten Championships with a commendable 4th place finish out of 9 competing teams, accruing a total of 878 points. The team was led in scoring by Krzysztof Chmielewski, who excelled by securing 3rd place in the 1650 free with a time of 14:46.87.
Linville’s arrival at USC is anticipated to bolster the team’s performance, considering that several relay events require times significantly below his current personal bests for qualification. This addition is viewed positively as the team aims to enhance its competitiveness in future championships.
In the context of other swimming recruitments, notable mentions include Jia, who has transitioned from a Best of the Rest ranking to #20 after her junior year, primarily specializing in sprint freestyle and backstroke with the capability of making conference ‘A’ finals. In contrast, Nathan Foucu from Quicksilver Swimming, a 100/200 freestyle specialist, has chosen to commit to Stanford for the 2026-2027 season, while top-10 diving recruit Andrew Garrison will join the U.S. Naval Academy for the same season.
The commitment of Ethan Linville to USC signifies an exciting addition to the program’s roster, with his proven record and aspirations aligning with the university’s objectives in collegiate swimming.
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- Fresno Bee – High School Sports
- Wikipedia: Swimming
- Cal Bears – Gabriel Jett
- Google Search: Swimming News
- KMPH – Clovis West Swim Competition
- Google Scholar: Swimming Competitions
- ABC30 – Clovis West Swimmer Spotlight
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Swimming
- ABC30 – Clovis Swimming Lessons
- Google News: High School Swimming
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