Futures Finalist Adam Giersch Commits To Penn State For 2028

Web Desk September 9, 2026

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Futures Finalist Adam Giersch Commits To Penn State For 2028

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Virginia Beach, Virginia native Adam Giersch has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Pennsylvania State University beginning in fall 2028. Giersch is Penn State’s 2nd public commitment for fall 2028, joining Levente Varga of Hungary.

“I am extremely grateful and excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Penn State! I first want to give all the Glory to God for the countless blessings he has poured upon me throughout this process. To my parents, family, and friends who have supported me throughout the ups and downs of this sport, this opportunity would not have been possible without you. I also want to thank Coach Richard and Coach Danny who have pushed me throughout my journey, along with Coach Zmuda where it all started. Lastly I want to thank the entire Penn State Swimming and Diving staff, especially Coach Hollie, Coach Mike, and Coach Patrick for making this dream come true. WE ARE💙🤍”

Giersch swims for Tide Swimming and is a junior at Cape Henry Collegiate School. Giersch most recently competed at the 2026 Futures Championship in Greensboro. There he was highlighted by a 26th place finish in the 400 free (4:09.48) and a 32nd place finish in the 200 fly (2:15.39) and 800 free (8:54.24). He notably swam a lifetime best 2:11.90 200 fly in prelims.

This past February, he swam a lifetime best 50.40 100 fly at the VISAA State Championships for 3rd. He also was 3rd in the 500 free in a 4:31.54.

Giersch’s Best SCY Times Are:

200 free: 1:40.42
500 free: 4:27.73
1650 free: 15:35.75
100 fly: 50.40

The Penn State men finished 9th out of nine teams at the 2026 Big Ten Championships with 426 points. Matthew Bittner led the way with 60 individual points. It took a 1:35.63 200 free and a 4:21.99 500 free to earn at 2nd swim at the conference level.

Penn State had zero finalists in the 200 or 500 freestyles. Giersch would have been 5th on the roster in the 500 free this past season and 8th in the 200 free. Eduardo Cisternas led the team with a 4:19.47 500 free this past season at midseason.

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