Boca Raton, Fla., native Cameron Taddonio has opted to stay in-state with a verbal commitment to Florida State. He will join the Seminoles as part of the class of 2023.
Specializing in distance freestyle, Taddonio does his club swimming with Boca Raton Swim Team. At the Florida Gold Coast Senior Championships this past March, he won the 1650 free (15:55.60) and recorded five additional top-eight finishes. He swam personal bests in the 200, 400 and 1500 freestyle events at the USA Swimming Futures Championships – Cary a few weeks ago.
Also representing Boca Raton High School, the rising senior won the 500 free (4:31.70) and took second in the 200 free (1:41.79) at the 2017 FHSAA 4A Region 3 meet. One week later, he finished sixth in the 500 free (4:33.66) and 12th in the 200 free (1:42.90) at the FHSAA 4A State Championships.
He told Swimming World:
“I chose FSU because I loved the coaches and the campus, and I know that it will feel like a home. I’m very excited to continue my swimming career there! Go Noles!”
His best times include:
- 200 free – 1:41.79
- 500 free – 4:31.70
- 1650 free – 15:55.60
His club coach, Allan Williams, told Swimming World:
“Cameron is an amazingly positive young man. He will be a great addition to the Florida State swim team! Cameron has plenty more that he can and will achieve in college swimming.”
Taddonio will join a solid distance group when he arrives in Tallahassee in the fall of 2019 that includes Nicholas Finley, Alex Cronin and Patrick Butkovich. The Seminoles finished fifth at the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships.
No comments:
Post a Comment