Marysville Swimmer Cordonnier Commits to Iona University
The Marysville High School senior will join the Iona University swimming program starting in the fall of 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Swimming
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Brady Cordonnier, a high school senior at Marysville High School, has verbally committed to swim for Iona University. He will begin his collegiate career in the fall of 2027.
Why it matters
This commitment marks a transition for Cordonnier from his high school and YMCA swimming career to the collegiate level. It establishes his pathway to compete for the Iona University program in New York starting in 2027.
Cordonnier recorded a 1:43.04 personal best in the 200 free at the OHSAA Championships and a 4:39.94 personal best in the 500 free. He also placed 21st in the 200 free at the 2026 YMCA National Long Course Championships.
The players
Brady Cordonnier
He is a high school senior at Marysville High School and a member of the Springfield Family YMCA swim team.
Iona University
It is a private college located in New Rochelle, New York, that sponsors a Division I swimming program.
The details
Cordonnier competes for the Springfield Family YMCA and has built an extensive resume at regional and national meets. His recent accomplishments include a 10th place finish in the 800 free at the 2026 YMCA National Long Course Championships.
Timeline
December 2025: Cordonnier competed at the Northwest Ohio Classic.
2026: Cordonnier competed at the OHSAA District Championships.
Summer 2026: Cordonnier competed at the YMCA National Long Course Championships.
Fall 2027: Cordonnier begins competing for Iona University.
Season Trajectory
This move represents a typical progression for high-performing youth swimmers transitioning into the NCAA system. Cordonnier joins a talent pipeline that shapes the future competitive balance of the Iona University roster.
Cordonnier moves to the college level after posting personal bests of 16:25.84 in the 1650 free and 9:45.45 in the 1000 free. His addition provides Iona University with depth in mid-to-long distance freestyle events starting in 2027.
The takeaway
Cordonnier is advancing his career by transitioning from club and high school competition to a collegiate program. Student-athletes looking toward university swimming often leverage regional championships as a platform to secure roster spots at the Division I level.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
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