NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt swimming head coach Jeremy Organ announced four incoming freshmen have signed National Letters of Intent on Thursday and will join the program in the fall of 2024. Emily Constable, Aubrey Hull, Cole Liffmann and Amelia Peterson are the first members of the Commodore recruiting class.
“We’re excited to have these four join us and to see the impact that each will have on the program going forward,” Organ said. “We have a really great group of returnees who will be coming back, they are going to fit in very well and help this program keep rising.”
Emily Constable
Hometown: Westfield, New Jersey
High School: Westfield High School
Club: Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA
Best Events (Times): 100 breast (1:01.82), 200 breast (2:16.37)
Additional Accolades: A finalist in three events at the YMCA National Long Course Championships last summer … Was runner-up in the 50 breast and also placed in the top five in the 100 breast … Finished third in the 100 breast at the YMCA National Short Course Championships in April, also advancing to the finals of the 200 breast … As a sophomore, won the 100 breast at the NJSIAA New Jersey Meet of Champions … Helped Westfield High win the 200 free and 200 medley relays at that meet as well, also finishing second in the 200 IM … A USA Swimming Scholastic All-America selection
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt because of its tight-knit team culture, coupled with the team’s commitment to excellence both in academics and athletics. What truly drew me in were the coaches and team who made me feel so welcomed from the start, leaving no doubt that Vanderbilt was the place for me!”
Aubrey Hull
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
High School: Ardrey Kell High School
Club: Mecklenberg Swim Association
Best Events (Times): 100 back (55.05), 200 back (1:58.56)
Additional Accolades: Qualified for the 2023 U.S. Open in the 100 back … Advanced to the finals of the 100 back at the USA Swimming Futures Championship in July 2023 … Runner-up in the 100 free at the NCHSAA 4A Western Regionals as a junior … Placed third in the 100 back at Ardrey Kell High’s conference championships that season … In the summer of 2022, finished second in the 100 back at the state senior long course championships … Advanced to the finals of the 100 back at both the conference and region meets as a sophomore … Named a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt because when I first came to the beautiful campus it felt like home. The team and coaches were so welcoming. The focus on academics and athletics is exactly what I was looking for to succeed in both aspects. I am so excited to join this energetic team and be part of the Vandy family.”
Cole Liffmann
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
High School: Garfield High School
Club: Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club
Best Events (Times): 200 back (2:02.26), 100 free (52.22)
Additional Accolades: Made the finals in the 200 back at the USA Swimming Futures Championship in both 2022 and ’23 … Was second in the 100 free and third in the 100 back at the WIAA 3A Metro Championship this season … Recorded a top-five finish in the 200 back at the Western Zone Senior Championship … Finished in the top five in the 200 back at the Pacific Northwest 15&O Winter Short Course Championships in 2021 and ’22 … Named all-metro in the 500 free and as part of Garfield High’s 200 free relay her sophomore season
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt for the opportunity to get an incredible education while also being able to swim for an amazing team. Everyone was so welcoming, I’m so excited for the next four years! Anchor down!”
Amelia Peterson
Hometown: West Simsbury, Connecticut
High School: The Ethel Walker School
Club: Charter Oak Aquatics
Best Events (Times): 200 fly (2:02.48), 100 fly (57. 61)
Additional Accolades: Advanced to finals of the 200 fly at the Eastern Zone Senior Championships prior to the start of her senior season … Was runner-up in the 200 fly at the Speedo Sectionals in 2023 … Won both the 100 fly and 100 back at the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Division 3 Championship each of the last two seasons … Posted a top-five finish in the 200 fly at the Connecticut Short Course Senior Championship the previous month … Claimed the 200 fly at the 2022 Connecticut Long Course Senior Championship
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vandy because of the university’s outstanding reputation in both academics and athletics. Immediately after visiting, I knew that the competitive and supportive environment was somewhere I could succeed and accomplish my academic and athletic goals. The girls had such a close-knit, fun team culture, and the coaches were so supportive, all giving me full confidence in my decision to choose Vanderbilt.”
