CHENGDU, China — After an ACC Rookie of the Year first season, rising Irish sophomore Tommy Janton will head overseas to compete on the international stage at the Summer World University Games in Chengdu. The swimming portion of the event will be held August 1-7 at the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Aquatic Centre.
The international competition, which was originally scheduled for 2021 but postponed that year and in 2022 for COVID-19 concerns, features 18 sports and more than 250 events. More than 10,000 student-athletes and officials from over 150 countries are set to participate. Janton will swim in the backstroke events.
The rising sophomore from outside of Philadelphia had a breakout year in his first go-round in South Bend, breaking the 100 backstroke (45.12) and 200 backstroke (1:39.45) school records and making the B final at 2023 NCAA Championships in both events. This summer, he finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in the 50 and 200 backstroke at the Phillips 66 National Championships.
Irish fans can tune into the competition via a free live stream on FISU.tv. By registering for an account, supporters will also have the opportunity to receive updates and notifications throughout the Games.