Junior National Bronze Medalist Thea Bike Lends 2028 Verbal to Indiana Hoosiers
NEW COMMIT: Indiana University has secured a verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Thea Bike of Saint Charles, Ill. Bike is a Summer Nationals qualifier who excels in backstroke.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Indiana University!! Thank you to my family, friends, and teammates for the endless support all these years. A special thank you to Coach Tim, Coach Rooney, and Coach Jon for help making me the swimmer I am today. And a HUGE thank you to Coach Ray, Coach Cory, and the entire Indiana coaching staff for this amazing opportunity! GO HOOSIERS!”
Bike trains year-round with Saint Charles Swim Team. She earned bronze in the 100m back at Junior Nationals in August where she also took seventh in the 50m back. That was after she finaled in the 100m back at the USA Swimming National Championships.
Bike won the 100 back at Illinois Short Course Seniors in March before going on to claim gold in the 100 back and 200 back at West Fargo Speedo Sectionals a week later. She also won the 100m back at Westmont Speedo Sectionals in July.
Her best times include:
- 50 back – 25.65
- 100 back – 53.55
- 200 back – 1:55.66
- 100 fly – 54.82
Currently a junior at Saint Charles North High School, Bike won the 100 back and placed sixth in the 100 fly at the 2025 Illinois State Championships. The USA Swimming Scholastic All-American finished fifth in the 100 back at the state meet as a freshman in 2024.
Indiana finished second at the 2026 Big Ten Championships and seventh at the 2026 NCAA Championships. Bike’s best time in the 200 back would’ve scored in the B-final at the conference meet while her top 100 back time would’ve placed in the C-final.
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