U.S. National Junior Team Breaststroker Abigail Bonham Picks NC State for 2028
NEW COMMIT: NC State University has picked up a new verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from breaststroker Abigail Bonham of Glen Allen, Va. Bonham is a member of the 2026-27 U.S. National Junior Team in the 200 breast.
She will join Veronica Metz in Raleigh as a member of the Wolfpack’s Class of 2032.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at NC State University! I would like to thank my family, teammates, and friends for their endless support! I would also like to thank Coach Mike and Coach Alex at NOVA for their guidance and encouragement over the years. Lastly, I would like to give a BIG thank you to Coach Braden and the entire NC State coaching staff for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity! I am so grateful and excited to join such a special family. GO PACK!!🐺❤️”
Bonham, who does her club swimming with NOVA of Virginia Aquatics, won the 200m breast at Junior Nationals where she also placed 10th in the 400m IM and 17th in the 100m breast. She finished 20th in the 200m breast at Summer Nationals.
Last winter, Bonham finished 14th in the 200 breast at Juniors East before going on to win that event at Virginia Short Course Seniors. She then earned silver in the 200 breast – plus took fourth in the 400 IM, 10th in the 100 breast and 12th in the 200 IM – at NCSA Spring Championships.
Her best times include:
- 50 breast – 29.28
- 100 breast – 1:01.95
- 200 breast – 2:11.24
- 200 IM – 2:02.28
- 400 IM – 4:16.11
Currently a junior at Glen Allen High School, Bonham was runner-up in the 100 breast and 200 IM at the 2026 Virginia Class 5 State Championships. She is a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American.
NC State finished fifth at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships and ninth at the 2026 NCAA Championships.
Bonham’s top time in the 200 breast would’ve ranked third on the Wolfpack’s roster last year, and scored in the C-final at the conference meet.
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