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Illinois high school state finalist Vanya Gojakovic has committed to staying in-state and continuing her swimming career at Northwestern University. Gojakovic, a versatile swimmer who shows particular strength in the individual medley and backstroke events, trains with NASA Wildcat Aquatics and is a junior at Evanston Township High School.
“I’m honored and excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic journey at Northwestern University! I’d like to thank my family for their constant love, support, and sacrifices. To my club and high school coaches, and my past and present teammates: thank you for pushing me every day and helping shape who I am in and out of the pool. Finally, a huge thank you to Coach Rachel, Coach Margaret, Coach Eddie, and the entire coaching staff for believing in me and welcoming me into the Wildcat family. I’m so excited for what’s ahead. GO ’CATS!! ”
Gojakovic was a two-time finalist at the 2025 IHSA Girls State Championship (SCY) in November, representing Evanston. She finished 8th in the 200 IM (2:04.59) and 14th in the 100 back (56.71). Her prelim time of 2:02.65 in the 200 IM remains her lifetime best.
A week prior, Gojakovic competed at the IHSA Girls Sectional meet (SCY) at Glenbrook North, earning victories in the 100 back (55.57) and 200 IM (2:03.71). She also helped Evanston’s 200 free relay and 200 medley relay place 4th. Her leadoff split of 23.44 in the 50 free on the 200 free relay is a lifetime best.
Gojakovic recorded her fastest backstroke times at the 2026 WI SSTY 46th Annual A+ Meet (SCY) in January, finishing 5th in the 100 back (55.24) and 6th in the 200 back (2:03.27). She also placed 3rd in the 50 free (23.66) and was the runner-up in the 200 IM (2:03.30). Additionally, Gojakovic helped Wildcat Aquatics win the 400 medley relay with a leadoff time of 56.30 in the 100 back and finish 5th in the 400 free relay with her split of 52.39.
Gojakovic became a 2025 Futures Champion (LCM) in Madison in July after contributing to Wildcat Aquatics’ win in the 200 medley relay, anchoring with a time of 26.22. Her team’s 200 free relay also placed high, finishing as the runner-up with Gojakovic splitting 26.42. Individually, she qualified for finals in three events, touching 19th in the 200 IM (2:23.72), 29th in the 200 breast (2:42.02), and 31st in the 50 free (27.33).
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50 Free – 23.44 100 Back – 55.24 200 Back – 2:03.27 200 IM – 2:02.65Northwestern placed 9th out of 14 teams at the 2025 Women’s Big Ten Championships. Gojakovic has the potential to make a significant impact in the 200 IM for the Wildcats. Last season, the team’s fastest time in the event was 1:58.45, set by freshman Sophie Martin.
Recruits Erin Griffis, Lucy Velte, and Annabeth Town will also arrive on campus in 2027. All three will be strong training partners for Gojakovic. Griffis owns a 200 IM best of 2:02.31, Velte has clocked a 1:58.70, and Town has recorded a 2:01.29.
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