Sophia Szymanski

CHAMPAIGN, IL - February 07, 2026 - Sophia Szymanski during the meet between the Eastern Illinois Panthers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Arc Pool in Champaign, IL. Photo By Ashley Ray/Fighting Illini

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - January 16, 2026 - Sophia Szymanski during the meet between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Arc Pool in Champaign, IL. Photo By Ashley Ray/Fighting Illini

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Champaign, IL - January 11, 2025 - Photos taken during the meet between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at The ARC in Champaign, [sb.stateshort]. (Photo By Kevin Snyder/Illinois Athletics)

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Class:
Junior
Major:
Psychology
Hometown:
Park Ridge, Ill.
High School:
Maine South

2025-26

Added personal best in the 50 backstroke (26.34) and 100 backstroke (55.87) during Hawkeye Invite
Won 200 backstroke against Eastern Illinois (2:04.47)
Academic All-Big Ten

2024-25

Recorded a new personal best in the 50 free (24.31) at the Big Ten Championships
Set a new personal best in the 50 backstroke (26.56) at the Hawkeye Invite

High School

2021 All-Conference

Personal

Born July 6, 2006... Daughter of Peter Szymanski and Agnes Sokolwska... One sister, Gabriella... Chose Illinois because "I chose Illinois because of its academic integrity and outstanding athletics. When I came down for my visit the team was very welcoming, making it feel like family. From that point I knew this was the place I wanted to be."