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2026-27 Swimming & Diving Roster

Hailey Vlcek

  • Class Sophomore
  • Major Biology
  • Hometown Brookfield, Ill.
  • High School Riverside Brookfield
  • Twitter HaileyVlcek
  • Instagram hailey.vlcek

Biography

2025-26

  • Swam personal best 100 backstroke at Big Ten Championships (56.62)

High School

  • 2024 All-American (200 freestyle)
  • Earned bronze in the 200 free at the IHSA State Championships
  • 4x All-State
  • 3x All-Conference
  • 3x Scholastic All-American
  • 4x Team MVP
  • 4-year letterwinner

Personal

Born September 28, 2006... Daughter of Steven and Melinda Vlcek... Credits Mike Laurich and all her coaches as her biggest athletic influences in her career... Chose Illinois because "The amazing team culture that the swimming program has to offer. The girls are all very welcoming, and the coaching staff is very personable and supportive of everyone. The team environment along with the great academics the school has to offer made Illinois the best choice."

Historical Player Information

  • 2025-26Freshman

    Free
  • 2026-27Sophomore

    Free