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Riley Gibson from Springdale, Arkansas, will head across town to swim and study at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville beginning next fall. At the time of her verbal commitment, she wrote:
“I am so privileged to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Arkansas. I am so grateful for my coaches, teammates and family for supporting me throughout these years. WOO PIG!!”
Gibson will join her twin sister, #14 Hayden Gibson, “Best of the Rest” breaststroker Rachel McAlpin, Ellery Chandler, and Evelyn Jezerinac in the Arkansas class of 2030.
Like her twin sister, Gibson swims for Har-Ber High School and Razorback Aquatic Club Aquahawgs. She specializes in fly and IM. At the 2025 Arkansas High School 6A State Championships, she placed 2nd in the 200 IM (2:12.56) and 3rd in the 100 fly (58.13), taking home lifetime bests in both events. She lowered her PB in the fly at Columbia Sectionals two weeks later, going 57.89 in finals to finish 30th. She also finaled in the 200 fly (8th) and competed in the 200/400 IM, logging a PB in the 400 (4:43.86).
This summer, she improved her LCM bests in the 200/1500 free, 100/200 back, 100 breast, 50/100 fly, and 200/400 IM. She was state champion in the 200 fly and runner-up in the 50 fly, 100 fly, and 400 IM at the 2025 Arkansas Long Course State Championships.
Best SCY times:
- 200 fly – 2:05.59
- 100 fly – 57.89
- 200 IM – 2:12.56
- 400 IM – 4:43.86
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