HAMILTON – Colgate University Mark S. Randall Head Swimming and Diving Coach
Ed Pretre has announced the addition of 13 incoming student-athletes including two transfers to the program's 2026-27 class.
The incoming cohort features nine women and four men representing eight states. They join a core of 35 returners – 21 women and 14 men – as the Raiders look to build momentum heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
"The team and coaching staff are extremely excited about this incoming class of first-years and transfers. The women's class brings a tremendous amount of speed and firepower, along with a high level of versatility that should help us continue to move the needle and push toward the middle of the pack in the conference. The men's class brings a great deal of untapped potential and grit that will add another dimension to our team dynamic. We're excited to see how they develop and contribute, and we believe this group has the ability to help us take another step forward and move up another spot in the conference standings."
Marin Benoit
Fly/Free/IM
West Hartford, Conn. | Loomis Chaffee School
Before Colgate
Before Colgate Swam four varsity seasons between Westminster and Loomis Chaffee, serving as co-captain at Loomis Chaffee as a senior… Won the 2022-23 New England Division II title in the 100 Butterfly while setting a Division II record… Set two individual records (100 Fly, 200 Free) and three relay records at Westminster, along with one relay mark at Loomis Chaffee… Helped lead Westminster to the 2022-23 New England Division II team championship and Loomis Chaffee to the 2023-24 Founders League title… Competed for FVYT Tsunamis, qualifying for YMCA Short and Long Course Nationals.
Eloise Durham
Freestyle
Asheville, N.C. | Asheville School
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at Asheville School, serving as team captain from 2024–26... Named valedictorian of her graduating class... Captured two NCISAA Division II state titles in the 50 free, one in the 100 free, and four state relay titles... Won six individual CAA conference titles and eight relay championships... Set the school record in the 50 free (24.30) and posted career-best times of 23.81 (50 free) and 52.17 (100 free)... Guided Asheville School to two NCISAA Division II state championships (2023, 2024) and four consecutive CAA conference titles... A two-time First Team Academic All-American.
Grace Gilbert
Freestyle
Wilmington, Del. | Tower Hill School (American U)
Before Colgate
Transferred to Colgate after competing at American University... Set school relay records in the 400 medley and 400 free with the Eagles, posting personal bests in the 50 free (23.90), 100 free (52.21), and 200 free (1:54.65)... Three-time Dean's List honoree at American... Swam four varsity seasons and served as senior captain at Tower Hill School... Named First Team All-State three times and all-conference all four years... Holds Tower Hill's 50 free record (24.33) and state relay records in the 200 and 400 free... Led the Hillers to three Delaware state championships and four conference titles.
Delaney Gorman
Fly/Back/IM
Loveland, Ohio | Cincinnati Country Day School
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at Cincinnati Country Day School (2022–26)… Set the school record in the 100 Fly with a time of 58.41 at the OHSAA Division II State Championship… Posted career-best times of 58.63 in the 100 Back, 55.09 in the 100 Free, and 25.22 in the 50 Free… Earned Miami Valley Conference Second Team honors twice (2024, 2026)… Off the pool deck, was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and participated in Yearbook and Students Helping Students.
Hailey Hammond
Fly/Free
Bethesda, Md. | Bethesda Chevy-Chase
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, serving as team captain as a senior in 2025-26... Named to the All-Met Second Team in 2026... Received the program's Baron Award and Silver Star Award... Holds the school record in the 100 Butterfly, alongside county and program records in the 200 Free Relay and 200 Medley Relay... Helped lead the Barons to a third-place state finish in 2024... A member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and English Honor Society, as well as an AP Scholar and Maryland Seal of Biliteracy recipient.
Alex Scime
Free/IM
Kennett Square, Pa. | Kennett
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at Kennett High School, serving as team captain from 2024–26… Named class valedictorian and AP Scholar with Distinction… Named the 2026 Chesmont Swimmer of the Year, a three-time PIAA state medalist, and four-time state qualifier… Earned All-Chesmont First Team honors and team MVP all four years, along with All-State Second Team honors in 2025 and 2026… Holds school records in seven events, including the 100 Fly, 100 Back, 100 Free, 200 Free, 500 Free, 200 Free Relay, and 400 Free Relay… Member of the National Honor Society and served as vice president of the Interact Club.
Ella Speerli
Diving
Madison, Conn. | Daniel Hand
Before Colgate
Competed as a three-sport varsity athlete in swim & dive, gymnastics, and outdoor track at Daniel Hand High School, serving as dive captain in 2025-26... Two-time Class S Diving State Champion and SCC Diving Champion (2024-25, 2025-26)... Three-time Girls Swim & Dive All-State selection (2023–26)... Holds Daniel Hand's 11-dive school record with a career-best score of 446.40, alongside a 6-dive best of 253.0... Four-time All-American in gymnastics, helping lead the Tigers to four Class S state titles... Member of the National Honor Society, CIAC Scholar Athlete Award recipient, and Spanish Seal of Biliteracy holder.
Amelia Starr
IM/Fly
Columbia, Md. | Howard
Before Colgate
Attended Howard High School while competing for Fox Swim Club from 2015 to 2026... Posted personal bests of 4:25.90 in the 400 IM, 2:06.17 in the 200 IM, and 2:06.26 in the 200 Butterfly... Recorded top times in the 200 Backstroke (2:03.77) and 200 Freestyle (1:52.98) during her final club season... Recognized as a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American... Named a two-time AP Scholar with Distinction and held membership in both the National Honor Society and French National Honor Society.
Jessie Wolf
Freestyle
Upper Saddle River, N.J. | Northern Highlands Regional
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at Northern Highlands Regional High School, serving as team captain during an undefeated senior season... Named the 2026 North Jersey Swimmer of the Year, First Team All-State, and a four-time First Team All-North Jersey selection... A seven-time Bergen County gold medalist, capped by four gold medals at the 2026 Bergen County Meet of Champions... Holds the school record in the 100 Freestyle... Helped lead the Highlanders to a runner-up finish at the 2026 Bergen County Meet of Champions with titles in the 200 and 400 free relays... Earned Honor Roll recognition in all semesters.
Oliver Carr
Free/Breast
New Canaan, Conn. | New Canaan
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at New Canaan High School, serving as team captain as a senior in 2026... Three-time All-State and All-FCIAC First Team selection (2023–25)... Posted top individual times of 59.64 in the 100 Breaststroke and 21.71 in the 50 Freestyle... Holds the New Canaan school record in the 200 Medley Relay... Helped lead the Rams to CIAC Class L State Championships in both 2022-23 and 2023-24... Two-time AP Scholar with Distinction, High Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and recipient of the Kelly Devine Award for Excellence in Literature and Reading.
Mason Mudd
Free/Fly
Sunderland, Md. | Northern
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at Northern High School, serving as team captain for two years… Captured Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) individual titles in the 100, 200, and 500 Freestyle… A two-time Maryland state runner-up and four-time state bronze medalist… Holds Northern's school records in both the 200 Medley Relay and 400 Free Relay… Earned the team's High Point Award three times while leading the Patriots to the 2026 SMAC Team Championship and a top-five state finish… Four-year Honor Roll student, AP Scholar with Distinction, and member of the National Honor Society.
Jack Raimy
Butterfly/Back/IM
Erie, Pa. | Cathedral Preparatory School
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at Cathedral Preparatory School, serving as team captain for two years (2024–26)… Crowned the 2026 PIAA AA State Champion in the 100 Butterfly and named NISCA All-American in the 100 Backstroke… Named the 2025 District 10 Swimmer of the Year at the USA TODAY National High School Sports Awards… A 14-time PIAA AA state medalist, 16-time District 10 medalist, and three-time team MVP… Holds Cathedral Prep school records in the 100 Backstroke (49.55) and 100 Butterfly (49.55), while posting career bests of 1:51.68 in the 200 IM and 1:50.73 in the 200 Backstroke… Guided the Ramblers to two PIAA AA State Championships (2023, 2026)… Member of the National Honor Society and recipient of the Ron Costello Memorial Scholarship.
Leo Sislen
Free/Fly
Washington, D.C. | Maret School
Before Colgate
Swam four varsity seasons at the Maret School (2021–25)... Served as team captain for two seasons from 2023 to 2025.
