Stanford Receives 2028 Verbal From Mexican National Record Holder Daniela Linares Danzos
NEW COMMIT: Stanford University has earned another big verbal commitment for Fall 2028, this time from in-state standout Daniela Linares Danzos of Danville, Calif. Linares Danzos is one of the top recruits in the class, and she owns the fastest time in the group in the 200 back (1:51.87).
She will join Reina Liu on The Farm as a member of the Cardinal’s Class of 2032.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“Celebrating the dreams that come true! I couldn’t be happier to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at STANFORD UNIVERSITY! There are so many thanks I’d like to give, but first of all to my mom and dad for being there every step of the way! I’m also endlessly grateful for @pleasantonseahawks and the PLS coaching staff, especially Coach Joe and Coach Steve! Finally, my teammates, friends, past coaches, family, and anyone who has ever believed in me this wouldn’t be possible without you! This truly is a dream come true and my gratitude for @stanfordwswim is endless! Thank you to Coach Annie and Coach Chris for giving me this incredible opportunity!
GO CARD!!
Representing Mexico internationally, Linares Danzos owns the national record in the 200m back (2:08.99), which she achieved at the 2026 Pan Pac Championships this past summer. She placed seventh overall. She earned silver in the 100m back and 200m back at the Mexican Short Course Open back in December.
Linares Danzos trains year-round with Pleasanton Seahawks.
Her best times include:
- 200 back – 1:51.87
- 100 back – 52.60
- 50 back – 24.60
- 100 fly – 53.18
- 100 free – 50.62
- 50 free – 23.44
- 200 IM – 2:01.37
- 400 IM – 4:23.99
- 200 fly – 2:01.56
- 200 free – 1:52.22
Currently a junior at San Ramon Valley High School, Linares Danzos earned silver in the 100 back and bronze in the 100 fly at the 2026 CIF State Championships. She finished fifth in the 100 back at the state meet as a freshman in 2025.
Stanford finished second at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships and second at the 2026 NCAA Championships. The Cardinal has won 12 national titles, the most of any program.
Linares Danzos’ best time in the 200 back would’ve scored in the A-final at last year’s ACC Championships, as well as the C-final in the 100 back and 100 fly.
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