Dominican Republic National Record Holder Jianna Amores Picks Tennessee for 2028
NEW COMMIT: The University of Tennessee has scored a big verbal commitment from Miami, Fla. native Jianna Amores for Fall 2028. A multi-time Dominican Republic national record holder, Amores is among the top recruits in this class.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I’m so so excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Tennessee!!
I want to thank God for blessing me with so much and for placing so many amazing people in my life who have helped me throughout this process. A special thank you to my mom and dad for always sacrificing so much for me and to my family for supporting me every step of the way. Thank you Coach Ariel for always pushing me to become a better swimmer and for working so hard to help me get to where I am today. Thank you to my SSDL family @swimstrongdryland. Thank you to Coach Matt, Coach Sarah, and all of the coaches at UT for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity. I’m so grateful and honored to represent the University of Tennessee!! GO VOLS
Amores trains year-round with South Florida Stallions and won the 100m fly and 200m fly at Ocala Speedo Sectionals in June. She earned silver in the 100 fly at Juniors East last December and was the 100m fly champion at Plantation Speedo Sectionals in February.
Amores represents the Dominican Republic on the international stage. She earned silver in the 50m fly and bronze in the 100m fly at the 2026 XXV Central American & Caribbean Games, setting Dominican National records in both events with respective times of 26.41 and 59.19.
She also owns the National Record in the 200m IM (2:21.00) as well as part of the 4x100m free, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley, mixed 4x100m free and mixed 4x100m medley relays.
Her best times include:
- 100 fly – 51.78
- 200 fly – 1:58.70
- 100 back – 54.43
- 100 free – 50.35
- 50 free – 23.69
- 200 IM – 2:03.42
Currently a junior at Mater Lakes Academy, Amores won the 100 fly and 100 back at the 2025 Florida 2A State Championships while helping her 4×100 free relay win. She also won the 100 fly at the state meet as a freshman in 2024.
Tennessee finished second at the 2026 Southeastern Conference Championships and fifth at the 2026 NCAA Championships. Amores’ best time in the 100 fly would’ve placed seventh at the conference meet and qualified for NCAAs.
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