Junior National Qualifier Josh Carmichael Verbals to North Carolina for 2028
NEW COMMIT: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received a new verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Josh Carmichael of Austin, Texas. Carmichael is a Junior National qualifier who excels in breaststroke and IM.
He will join Austin Chu in Chapel Hill as a member of the Tar Heels’ Class of 2032.
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I am extremely excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! I would like to thank my family, friends, and coaches for their unwavering support and pushing me every day, both in and out of the pool. A special thanks to Coach Brooke and Coach Will for developing me into the person and athlete I am today. Thank you to Coach Andrew, Coach Mark, and the rest of the UNC coaching staff for giving me this opportunity! GO HEELS!!!”
Carmichael, who trains year-round with Waterloo Swimming, finaled in the 200m breast and 200m IM at Junior Nationals this past summer after four top-22 finishes at Austin Speedo Sectionals. Last short course season, he placed 18th in the 200 breast at Juniors West before going on to earn four second-swims at the Speedo Southern Premier meet.
His best times include:
- 200 IM – 1:49.52
- 400 IM – 3:57.93
- 100 breast – 56.56
- 200 breast – 1:59.78
Currently a junior at Vista Ridge High School, Carmichael placed seventh in the 100 breast and ninth in the 200 IM at the 2025 Texas UIL 7-6A Region Championships as a freshman, taking 17th in the 100 breast at the state meet.
The Tar Heels placed eighth at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships.
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