Cornell Lands 2027 Verbal From California Sprinter Anita Qian
NEW COMMIT: Cornell University has earned a verbal commitment* for Fall 2027 from Anita Qian of San Diego, Calif., who will move to the East Coast as part of the Big Red’s Class of 2031. Qian is a Junior National qualifier.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to the admissions process at Cornell University to continue my academic and athletic careers! I want to thank my family, friends, teammates, as well as Coach Joe and Coach Brandon, for always believing and supporting me. I also want to give a special thank you to Coach Pat and Coach Noah for giving me this incredible opportunity. GO BIG RED!”
Qian does her club swimming with Rancho San Dieguito and most recently competed at Oceanside Speedo Sectionals where she had six top-20 finishes and three new best times. Back in December, she won the 50 free and placed second in the 50 fly at the SI Winter Age Group Championships.
Her best times include:
- 50 fly – 24.60
- 100 fly – 54.57
- 50 back – 26.31
- 100 back – 55.95
- 50 free – 23.87
- 100 free – 51.46
Currently a junior at Torrey Pines High School, Qian placed 18th in the 100 fly at the 2025 CIF State Championships while helping her 4×50 free relay take fifth. She took second in the 100 back and fifth in the 100 fly at the CIF San Diego Section Championship the week prior.
Cornell finished sixth at the 2026 Ivy League Championships. Qian’s top time in the 100 fly would’ve scored in the B-final.
*IVY LEAGUE DISCLAIMER:* A “verbal commitment” does not guarantee admission. An Ivy League coach cannot guarantee admission but can only commit support in the admissions process.
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