It is by now no secret that Guyanese swimming sensation Raekwon Noel will be taking his talents to the Division One of the US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), competing for the Indiana University (Bloomington).
However, with what is expected to be a packed schedule for the teenager, he has every intention to go on representing the Golden Arrowhead internationally.
Noel announced his verbal commitment to the sport back in February, a commitment that will see him through the 2024-2025 season.
“I’m so happy to join Indiana University, Bloomington in the fall of 2024 and I’m just excited to see what’s to come and the future of my career,” the teenager said.
Noel went on to reveal his expectations for the collegiate circuit: ““My expectations are pretty high. I went on an official visit there in January of this year, and I was so pleased with what I saw and how hard they worked and I can’t wait to join that amazing atmosphere and legendary coaches and athletes. I just can’t wait to see what’s next for me.”
Noel recently grabbed five gold medals at the CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Curaçao – copping first place in the 15-17 1500m Freestyle, 400m Individual Medley, 800m Freestyle, 200m Butterfly and 400m Freestyle. He is still laser focused on representing Guyana with integrity.
The swimmer, who recently rewrote four national records and two CARIFTA records, shared, “My chances of representing Guyana while in university is pretty high. I will still be training every day and I will still be excited to represent Guyana at the highest-level meets and I will just be happy to be there and give my best efforts, all times.”
“I’m excited to represent Guyana in the future,” he added.
While in the USA, Noel trains with the South Jersey Aquatic Club and represented the Land of Many Waters at the 2021 Short Course World Championship and the 2022 FINA World Junior Championships.
