Women's Swim and Dive Announces Incoming Class

HANOVER, N.H. – Head Coach of Dartmouth Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, Milana Socha, has announced the women's program's Class of 2029.

"This group of women bring both high levels of character and performance to our team. They all have the ability to immediately make an impact on our scoring capability in individual events, relays, and at the championship level. Our team and coaching staff are very excited to see the impact that this group will be able to make athletically and culturally over the next four years. It will be an exciting season for our women's team with this class joining the mix as our strongest recruiting class to date!" said Socha.

Sophia He

Austin, Texas | Fly/IM | Waterloo Swimming | Westwood High School

Before Dartmouth: 4-year letter winner…3-year MVP High School Swimmer…4-Year All-State Academic…2-year DECA Member… Winter Junior Nationals Qualifier

Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth not only for the world-class academics but also for how welcomed I felt when I visited. The community made Hanover feel like home."

Eylul Supurgeci
Antalya, Turkey | Distance Free | Zafer Koleji Spor Klubu | Antalya Doga College

Before Dartmouth: European Junior Open Water Champion & Silver Medalist…World Junior Bronze Medalist…4-time Multination's Junior Silver Medalist…2-Time National Record Holder…Several-time Turkish Champion & Open Age Medalist…Honor Roll Student

Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for its strong academic programs and amazing swim team."

Catherine Ritter
Westfield, N.J. | Free | Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA | Mount Saint Mary Academy

Before Dartmouth: Mount Saint Mary Academy Athlete of the Year 2025…USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team 2022-2023…Four-Year Letter Winner…Third Team All-State 2025…First Team All-County 2025…First Team All-Conference 2025…New Jersey Meet of Champions Record Holder – 400 freestyle relay…YMCA Long Course National Record Holder - 200 Meter Medley Relay…First Team All-State 200 and 400 Free Relays…National commended Scholar (PSAT/NMSQT)…AP Scholar with Honor 2024…High Honors – 4 Years…USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team 2022-2023…McAuley Chapter of the National Honors Society…National Spanish Honors Society…National Science Honors Society…National English Honors Society.

Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because when I visited, I fell in love with the campus and felt at home with the swim team and the coaching staff. Dartmouth also offers an incredible academic experience that will provide me with valuable opportunities in and out of the classroom. Dartmouth was an easy yes."

Nil Helvacioglu
Istanbul, Turkey |Free/Fly | Galatasaray Swimming Club | Sev American High School

Before Dartmouth: National swimmer…medalist in 200 & 400 free in both national and international championships…Certificate of Excellence…Four Certificates of High Appreciation…High Honors…Turkish record holder in the 4x200 relay

Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for its tight-knit community and alumni, diversity, holistic structure, undergrad-focused perspective and environment that stimulates growth."

Sena Bozkurt
Greenwich, Conn. | Fly/Back | Greenwich

Before Dartmouth: Four-year letter winner in swimming…2023 USA Swimming National Diversity Select Camp…Connecticut 2024 Turkish Society Sport Achievement Award…Six-time Connecticut Top 16 Award recipient…2021-2022 Math and Science Award…2022-2023 World Language Award…National Honor Society…USA Swimming 2023 Scholar Athlete Award… Summer Junior Nationals qualifier

Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the intelligent, kind people and the amazing campus."

Milly Kirkman

Quechee, Vt. | Diving | Upper Valley Diving | St. Paul's School

Before Dartmouth: NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference) Division 1 Diving Champion…NEPSAC All-League Division 1 in cross country…NEPSAC All-League Division 1 in alpine skiing…NEPSAC road cycling champion…Graduated St. Paul's with a distinction in Humanities and first Testimonials which is rewarded to students who maintained a specific GPA

Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the inviting and outdoorsy feel of campus. The D-Plan and quarter system were also key factors in my decision, as they give student-athletes the flexibility to fully engage in Dartmouth's unparalleled academic and study abroad opportunities."

Erika Ilkiu

Deerfield, Ill. | Breast/IM | Patriot Aquatic Club | Deerfield High School

Before Dartmouth: Four-year All-American…Four-year IHSA All-State…Scholastic All-American, Three-time high school record holder…Summer and Winter Junior National Qualifier…High school captain and MVP…Two-time IHSA bronze medalist…Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award…AP Scholar with Distinction…French Honors Society…DHS Honor Society

Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for the unparalleled team atmosphere: how supportive everyone is of each other, the amazing team culture, and the dedication everyone exhibits. The team also has an incredible coaching staff who genuinely support their athletes both in and out of the water. From the second I stepped on campus, Dartmouth felt like a home to me, and I couldn't envision a better place for my next four years!"

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