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Distance swimmer Amelia Wygant has committed to continue her athletic career at West Chester University, a Division II school in Pennsylvania, beginning in the fall of 2026. Wygant lives in Frisco, Texas, where she attends Frisco High School and competes for Life Time Dallas.
Wygant also serves as the At-Large Representative for the North Texas Swimming Committee. In this role, she attends monthly meetings and assists with social media management. Swimming runs in her family. Wygant’s mother and two aunts were collegiate swimmers as well.
“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at West Chester University!! I want to thank my parents, coaches, and teammates who have helped me throughout this journey. I also want to say a huge thank you to Coach Steve and Victor for this amazing opportunity. GO RAMS!!🐏💜💛”
Wygant earned all of her distance lifetime bests in December 2023 at the at the KMSC King Marlin Pro-Am Classic (SCY). She placed 22nd in the 500 free (5:14.33) and finished 6th in both the 1000 free (10:31.44) and the 1650 free (17:32.44). She competed in the 200 free (1:59.93), the 100 back (1:03.19), and the 200 back (2:14.00) as well. Her 200 free time remains a personal best.
Wygant also shows strength in backstroke. She recorded her fastest 200 back time of 2:12.78 in early December 2023 at the GU MAC Winter Invitational (SCY) during prelims. She later finished 16th in finals (2:13.93).
The previous year, at the 2022 NT MAC North Texas Senior Meet (SCY) in December, Wygant posted her lifetime best in the 100 back with a time of 1:02.97.
More recently, Wygant set personal bests this past July at the 2025 MT NTRO TYR American Long Course meet, including the 50 back (35.21), 50 fly (32.61), 100 fly (1:12.64), and 200 IM (2:38.85).
Top Yard Times
- 500 Free – 5:14.33
- 1000 Free – 10:31.44
- 1650 Free – 17:32.44
- 100 Back – 1:02.97
- 200 Back – 2:12.78
The West Chester women’s team captured the team title at the 2025 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships. Wygant’s fastest time in the 1650 free would have placed 5th at the meet. Last season, the top mile times for the Golden Rams were posted by senior Danielle Stewart (17:24.82) and freshman Ditta Kowalik (17:27.05).
Wygant will arrive on campus alongside Kara Walters, Allison Schiavo, Julie Chong, and Addyson Despeaux. Walters will be a strong training partner for Wygant with her 5:07.44 time in the 500 free, along with Schiavo (5:08.35) and Chong (5:08.87).
Wygant plans to major in Exercise Science and intends to use the degree to continue her education toward becoming a cardiac sonographer. She is an AP Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society.
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