NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt swimming head coach Jeremy Organ announced Friday the Commodores’ 2026-27 recruiting class, which includes a pair of transfers and seven freshmen coming from high school.
The group includes Shayna Elgart, Sydney Green, Brooke Miller, Elle Noecker, Sophie Pham, Kelly Qi, Amanda Vileikis, Amanda Vu and Matilda White.
“We’re incredibly excited about this incoming class and what they will add to our team,” Organ said. “Collectively, they bring talent, versatility and are hungry to help this program continue to move forward. We can’t wait to get the season started.”
Shayna Elgart
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina
High School: Broughton High School
Club: TAC Titans
Best Events (Times): 100 free (51.37), 200 free (1:49.49), 100 back (55.26), 200 back (1: 75.96)
Additional Accolades: A two-time NISCA All-American … Set the Broughton High school record in the 200 free as a senior … Finished fourth in the 200 free and also advanced to finals in the 100 back her final season at the prep level … Earned top-three results in both events at the state regional meet during her junior year … Won conference championships in the 100 back and 200 free as a sophomore and junior … A three-time team most valuable player selection
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt because it has the perfect combination of academics and athletics and I loved everyone I met on the team!”
Sydney Green
Hometown: Prospect, Kentucky
High School: Sacred Heart Academy
Club: Lakeside Swim Club
Best Events (Times): 500 free (4:59.06), 1,000 free (10:13.56), 1,650 free (16:58.47), 400 IM (4:21.42)
Additional Accolades: Part of a Sacred Heart Academy team that has claimed 14 consecutive state championships … State champion in the 100 breast and also touched the wall third in the 200 IM at the KHSAA state championship as a senior … Made the podium in both the 100 free and 100 breast at the state championships her junior season … Won the 400 and 800 free as well as the 400 IM at the 2023 Kentucky Long Course State Championship … Named the Valkryies’ Athlete of the Year her final high school season
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vandy because it has the perfect balance of academics and athletics. It is also in the best location!”
Brooke Miller
Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
High School: The Woodlands High School
Club: Houston Bridge Bats
Best Events (Times): 50 free (22.88), 100 free (50:32), 100 fly (55.70)
Additional Accolades: 16-time NISCA All-American selection, and earned first-team all-state on 15 occasions … Texas Girls Coaches Association Athlete of the Year in 2025-26 … Went undefeated all four years of high school in varsity district and region championship meets in 32 event finals … Selected the Swimmer of the Meet three times at the district championships as well as the region meet in 2025 … Made the podium after placing third in the 100 free at the UIL 6A state championships as a senior
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt because it offers the perfect balance of athletics and education. The welcoming team culture made it feel like the right place for me.”
Elle Noecker
Hometown: Eden, New York
High School: Buffalo Seminary
Club: Orchard Park Town Wreckers Swim Team
Best Events (Times): 200 back (1:59.71), 100 breast (1:02.06), 200 IM (2:02.50)
Additional Accolades: Swam the 200 back, 100 breast and 200 IM at SEC Championships as a sophomore at Georgia … Recorded career-low marks in the 200 back and 200 IM at the 2025 UGA Fall Invitational … Won the state title in 200 IM and also placed second in 100 breast at the 2022 NYCHSAA Championships … Touched the wall second in both the 100 breast and 200 IM at the NYSPHSAA Girls Federation Championship the previous year … Named Niagara Long Course Championships Athlete of the Year on three occasions after claiming nine titles
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt due to the way student-athletes are encouraged to be well-rounded individuals and emphasize academics while also achieving athletic success. I have also always been drawn to the prestigious writing program as well as living in Nashville!”
Sophie Pham
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
High School: Garfield High School
Club: Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club
Best Events (Times): 100 free (51.48), 100 back (55.25), 100 fly (53.80)
Additional Accolades: Named an NISCA All-American each of her final two seasons at the prep level … Was also a three-time Scholastic All American … As a senior, was fourth in the A Final of both the 100 back and 100 fly at the WIAA Girls 3A State Championship … Won the 100 fly at the league championships and was third in the event at the district meet that fall … Finished first in the 100 fly at the state and metro championships her junior season, setting a meet record at the latter event … Helped the Bulldogs finish fourth in the team standings at the state meet that year
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt for its academic prestige and tight-knit team culture! I can’t wait to call Nashville home!!”
Kelly Qi
Hometown: South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
High School: Earl Marriott Secondary School
Club: Winskill Dolphins Swim Club
Best Events (Times): 500 free (5:02.07), 200 IM (2:04.29), 400 IM (4:24.55)
Additional Accolades: Was the top-ranked recruit in her class in British Columbia … Won the 100 free, 100 breast and 200 IM at the 2025 South Fraser Zone Meet … Named the top senior girls swimmer for Earl Marriott Secondary School her final season … Was also selected the Mariners’ most valuable player her junior year … Helped the program claim the South Fraser Athletic Association senior girls aquatics championship each of her last two seasons
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vandy for the combination of strong academics, SEC athletics, support available for student-athletes, and the tight-knit team culture. The coaches, staff, and team made me feel so welcomed, I knew that Vanderbilt was the place I wanted to be!”
Amanda Vileikis
Hometown: Lemont, Illinois
High School: Lemont High School
Club: FMC Aquatics
Best Events (Times): 100 breast (1:02.88), 200 breast (2:17.78), 200 IM (2:07.84)
Additional Accolades: Runner-up in both the 100 and 200 breast at the Illinois Senior Championships as a junior and senior … Finished second in the 200 breast at the BBSC Circle City Classic … Won the long course 50 and 200 breast, and was third in the 100 breast as well, at the 2024 Illinois Senior Summer Championships … Broke records in multiple events and was twice a state champion with FMC Aquatics
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt because it gives me the chance to continue swimming at the Division I level while getting a great education. Everyone I met during the recruiting process made me feel welcome, and it felt like a place where I could see myself for the next four years. I’m excited to grow as both a student and an athlete and be part of the Vanderbilt community.”
Amanda Vu
Hometown: San Francisco, California
High School: Lowell High School
Club: The Olympic Club
Best Events (Times): 100 back (54.90), 200 back (1:56.30), 200 fly (2:02.67), 200 IM (2:05.59)
Additional Accolades: Reached the B Final in the 100 back at the CIF state championship her final season … Advanced to finals in four events—50, 100 and 200 back, and 50 fly—at the Speedo Sectionals - Roseville as a senior … Made three finals at the PC Westerns Championships in 2024 … Set city records in the 100 back and 200 IM … Chosen The Olympic Club’s Olympian of the Year
Why Vandy?: “I picked Vanderbilt because of the balance between academic and athletic excellence as well as the opportunity to compete and train among other great swimmers!”
Matilda White
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
High School: Lincoln High School
Club: Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club
Best Events (Times): 50 Free (23.45), 100 free (51.15), 200 free (1:52.89), 100 breast (1:03.71), 200 breast (2:16.55)
Additional Accolades: Won the 50 free and was runner-up in the 100 breast at the state championship meet her senior season … Also claimed the 50 free and finished third in the 100 breast at that year’s district championships … As a junior, finished second at the state championships in both the 50 free and 100 fly … Made the podium with a third-place result in the 50 free the previous season as well … Made the A Final of the 50 free and 50 breast, and advanced to the 100 free B Final, at the 2025 Washington State Senior SCY Championships
Why Vandy?: “I chose Vanderbilt for the strong academics, and the swim team’s positive and supportive environment. I’m also excited to live in a new city!”