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Caroline Mallard from Charlotte, North Carolina has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Purdue beginning in fall 2026. Mallard is a “Best of the Rest” ranked recruit for the girls high school class of 2026.
“I am incredibly excited and honored to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at Purdue University! I am so thankful to God for His guidance and blessings during this process! I want to thank my parents, coaches, and friends for all of their support. I’d also like to thank Coach John and Coach Nicole for giving me this amazing opportunity! BOILER UP!!”
Mallard swims for SwimMAC out of Charlotte and most recently competed at Summer Juniors. There she swam to a Junior National Title with a 2:10.05 in the 200 fly, a lifetime best. She also was highlighted by a 2nd place finish in the 100 fly with a 59.61 which was just off her lifetime best 59.47 that she swam at Sectionals in Indianapolis back in March.
This past February, Mallard represented Charlotte Country Day at the NCISAA Division I State Championship. She swam to a state title in the 100 fly posting a lifetime best 53.34. She also was 2nd in the 50 free in a 23.30.
Mallard’s Best SCY Times Are:
- 100 fly: 52.79
- 200 fly: 1:57.79
- 50 free: 23.17
- 100 free: 50.04
The Purdue women finished 8th out of 14 teams at the 2025 Big Ten Championships. The top four scorers for the team were divers while Abby Marcukaitis led in the pool with 23 individual points.
Based on her best times, Mallard is a huge pick up for the Purdue women. Her best time in the 200 fly would have been on the border of the Big Ten ‘A’ and ‘B’ final as it took a 1:57.32 to make the ‘A’ final. Purdue had one ‘A’ finalist in the event as Campbell Scofield finished 7th in a 1:57.25.
In addition to her 200 fly, Mallard’s best time in the 100 fly would also already score at Big Tens as it would have made the ‘B’ final. Purdue scored zero points in the 100 fly at Big Tens so Mallard has the potential to fill a gap there and be a relay boost as well as Keira Kask split a 53.60 fly split on the team’s 400 medley relay that finished 8th.
Mallard will arrive next fall as a member of the class of 2030 along with Alayna Riggins and Alexic Peltcs. Riggins is also a butterflyer with a best time of a 53.99 in the 100.
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