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Minnesota snags verbal commitment from Wisconsin native and Futures finalist Ryan Wanner, who will be joining his sister Livi on the team in the fall of 2027.
I’m thrilled to announce my commitment to continue both my academic and athletic journey at the University of Minnesota! Above all else, I thank God for this amazing opportunity and His guidance throughout my process. A huge thank you to my family, teammates, and coaches who have supported me every step of the way. I’m also incredibly grateful to the coaching staff at Minnesota for believing in me and welcoming me to the team. Go Gophers!
Wanner just started his junior year at Waukesha West High School in Waukesha, Wisconsin. At the 2025 WIAA Boys Division I State Championship, he finished 5th in the 100 breast (56.43), and 4th in the 200 IM (1:50.63) as a sophomore.
In March, he swam at the NCSA Spring Championships for his club team Waukesha Express Swim Team. There, he finished 89th in the 100 free (46.73), 75th in the 200 free (1:42.25), 75th in the 50 breast (26.98), and 74th in the 200 IM (1:55.31). He qualified for finals in the 100 breast (38th– 56.82), 200 breast (33rd– 2:01.49), and 400 IM (3:55.25).
At the USA Swimming Futures Championships in Madison in July, Wanner finaled in the 100 breast (17th– 1:03.98), 200 breast (10th– 2:18.92), and 200 IM (8th– 2:09.88).
Best Times SCY:
- 100 breast- 56.43
- 200 breast- 2:01.49
- 200 IM- 1:50.63
- 400 IM- 3:55.25
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers compete in the Big Ten, where the men finished 5th last year, scoring 794.5 points to come in almost 100 points behind USC’s 878 points for 4th. The men’s program lost head coach Mike Joyce after last season, but they hired Michael Hampel to fill his vacant position. Both the men’s and women’s programs are run by director Kelly Kramer who is entering his 27th season with the team.
Wanner will join a strong breaststroke legacy at Minnesota, most recently headed by four-time NCAA Champion Max McHugh. Wanner is only a junior in high school and has two more seasons before he will swim his first meet with the Gophers, but he would already rank in the top 10 on the Minnesota team in four different events.
His highest ranking comes in the 400 IM, where his best time of 3:55.25 would have been 7th last season.
Wanner will join his sister Livi in Minneapolis, where she will have one more season with the team before she graduates.
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