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Laura Menzies, a finalist at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Nebraska beginning in the fall of 2027.
“I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at the University of Nebraska! I want to thank my family, friends and especially my coaches Carl and Jack for all the support they have given me over these past few years, it truly means a lot and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. Also a big thanks to Coach Pablo and Coach Pat for making all of this possible and for giving me the opportunity to be part of the swimming program at the University of Nebraska. I can’t wait to be a Husker! GO BIG RED!!!!”
A native of New Zealand, Menzies currently trains with Wharenui Swim Club in Christchurch, where she excels at the back and IM events..
Menzies posted a series of top swims at the 2026 Apollo Projects New Zealand Age Group Championships (LCM) in April, earning a second swim in three events and clocking lifetime best performances in four events. She won the 100 back (1:03.22) and 200 back (2:17.65) and took 2nd in the 400 IM (5:08.36) and 12th in the 50 free (28.74), setting a personal best time in each event. She also logged a best time in the 50 back (30.12) as the leadoff on the 200 medley relay.
At the New Zealand Swimming Championships (LCM) in May, Menzies turned in another string of personal best performances. She contested the 50 back (29.76 – PB), 100 back (1:03.10 – PB), 200 back (2:14.67 – PB) and 200 IM (2:32.70).
Menzies posted a series of strong performances at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships (LCM) in August, earning a second swim in three events. She placed 9th in the 100 back (1:03.46), 13th in the 50 back (29.57 – PB), 17th in the 200 back (2:18.19) and 25th in the 200 IM (2:31.32).
Best Times LCM (SCY Conversion):
50 back – 29.57 (24.75) 100 back – 1:03.10 (53.12) 200 back – 2:14.67 (1:53.99) 200 IM – 2:25.69 (2:08.36)A Division I program, Nebraska competes in the Big Ten Conference, with the women’s team placing 10th at last season’s conference championships before sending four athletes to compete at the NCAA Division I Women’s Championship, where they finished 27th overall. Based on the results from the 2026 Big Ten Championships and her projected SCY times, Menzies would have landed in the ‘B’ final in the 100 back and 200 back, giving her a chance to score some points early on.
On the team itself, Menzies’s times would have made her Nebraska’s top competitor in the 50 back, 100 back and 200 back last season, setting her up to be a key contributor for the team when she arrives next fall.
Currently set to join Menzies in Nebraska’s class of 2031 are Boroka Orban, Charlotte Qualley and Jaime Mote, who should all make for strong training partners over the next four years.
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