Swimming & Diving Inks 12 New Tar Heels

Chapel Hill, N.C. – The University of North Carolina swimming and diving program added 12 new Tar Heels during the national signing window. Head coach Mark Gangloff and his talented staff welcomed 11 swimmers and one diver in the group.

The '26 class features athletes that cover a broad range of different events and will provide depth to help build on the program's recent success. In addition, the group features several international competitors that will have an immediate impact at the conference and national levels.

Here's a look at this year's signing class:

Isaac Carsel
Hometown: Davis, Calif.
High School: Davis Senior HS
Club: DART Swimming
IG Announcement: @isaaccarsel_
Coach's Quote: "We couldn't be more excited to have Isaac join the Tar Heel family. He's one of the premier breaststrokers in his class and will add even more firepower to one of the nation's top breaststroke groups. We can't wait to see him make an immediate impact in Chapel Hill." – HC Mark Gangloff

Morgan Farlow
Hometown: Prosper, Texas
High School: Walnut Grove HS
Club: Texas Ford Aquatics
IG Announcement: @m_farlow26
Coach's Quote: "We're very excited to have Morgan join our program. She's an incredibly versatile athlete who can make an impact across multiple events, and her positive energy will be a great addition to our team culture." – HC Mark Gangloff

Evan Gluck
Hometown: Rockwall, Texas
High School: iUniversity Prep
Club: COR Swimming
Coach's Quote: "Evan is a tremendous addition to our distance and IM groups. He brings a tireless work ethic and a genuine enthusiasm for UNC that's contagious. We can't wait to get him on campus and see the impact he'll make right away." – HC Mark Gangloff

Blake Hill
Hometown: Danville, Calif.
High School: De La Salle HS
Club: Pleasanton Seahawks
IG Announcement: @blakehill31
Coach's Quote: "We're fired up to have Blake join the Tar Heel family! He's a dynamic IMer and butterflier who's ready to make an immediate impact. Blake will help carry on the proud tradition of great Tar Heels in those events and continue pushing our program forward." – HC Mark Gangloff

Tiffany Murillo
Hometown: Medellín, Colombia
High School: Unicab School
Club: Club Natación Envigado
IG Announcement: @tifamuril
Coach's Quote: "We're thrilled to have Tiffany join our program. She brings tremendous depth to our freestyle group and her international experience has prepared her to make an immediate impact. Tiffany's work ethic and poise will be a huge asset to our team." – HC Mark Gangloff

Nehir Oner
Hometown: Istanbul, Türkiye
High School: Sainte Pulcherie French HS
Club: Fenerbahce Sports Club
IG Announcement: @nehiironer
Coach's Quote: "Nehir is an exceptional addition to our program. Her international experience and butterfly speed will immediately elevate our group, and we're confident she'll make a big impact as she continues to develop here at Carolina." – HC Mark Gangloff

Catherine Pawlaski
Hometown: Andover, Minn.
High School: Andover HS
Club: Edina Swim Club
IG Announcement: @catherinepawlaski
Coach's Quote: "Catherine is a fantastic addition to our program. She strengthens both our breaststroke and IM groups and brings a relentless work ethic that will raise the standard in practice every day. We can't wait to see the impact she'll make as a Tar Heel." – HC Mark Gangloff

Olympia Pope
Hometown: Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast
High School: Somerset College Gold Coast
Club: Miami Swimming Club
IG Announcement: @olympia.pope
Coach's Quote: "We're excited to welcome Olympia to Chapel Hill. She adds real firepower to our breaststroke group and comes from a strong swimming background in Australia. I'm confident she'll carry on the proud tradition of great Tar Heel breaststrokers." – HC Mark Gangloff

Juliet Radich
Hometown: For Lauderdale, Fla.
High School: Cardinal Gibbons HS
Club: Coral Springs Diving
IG Announcement: @juliet._.radich
Coach's Quote: "We are super excited to add Juliet to our roster as she is the top diver in her class! She is a hard worker and strong competitor which aligns perfectly with our team culture." – Head Diving Coach Yadiel Gamboa

Maria Romanovskaja
Hometown: Newark, England
High School: Oxford Open Learning
Club: Derby Excel Swimming Club
IG Announcement: @marijarmnv
Coach's Quote: "We're incredibly excited to welcome Maria to Chapel Hill. She brings speed, versatility, and a spark that will elevate everyone around her. She's going to make her presence felt right away." – HC Mark Gangloff

Kenzie Sellars
Hometown: Royalton, Vt.
High School: Mid Vermont Christian School
Club: Upper Valley Aquatic Club
IG Announcement: @kenzie_sellars
Coach's Quote: "We're really excited about Kenzie joining our program. She's an emerging sprint talent who has made tremendous progress over the past year, and we believe her best swimming is still ahead of her. Kenzie will be a great addition to our sprint group and relays." – HC Mark Gangloff

Defne Tanig
Hometown: Istanbul, Türkiye
High School: Enka HS
Club: Enka Sports Club
IG Announcement: @defnetanig
Coach's Quote: "Defne is a gamechanger for our program. Her range across butterfly and backstroke, combined with an impressive international resume, brings an immediate boost to our team. She's a competitor that will raise the level of everyone around her." – HC Mark Gangloff

For up-to-date information on UNC Swimming & Diving, visit GoHeels.com/Swimming-and-Diving and follow on X (@uncswimdive), Instagram (@uncswimdive) and Facebook (Facebook.com/UNCswimdive).

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