Northwestern Adds Adelyn Burns, Tanishi Gupta to Class of 2028
NEW COMMITS: Northwestern University has added a pair of verbal commitments for Fall 2028 from Scottsdale, Az. native Adelyn Burns and Tanishi Gupta of Palo Alto, Calif.
They will join Grace Koenig-Song and Gabriela Bortlisz in Evanston as a member of the Wildcats’ Class of 2032.
Adelyn Burns
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am beyond grateful to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at Northwestern University! First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the ways He is working in my life. Nothing I do would be possible without Him. I am grateful to my friends, teammates, and entire family for their constant support and belief in me. Thank you to my age group coaches, Coach Ken and Coach Marie, and my club coaches, Coach Sam and Coach Mike, for challenging me to do my best and helping me learn to love the process. I am so thankful to Coach Rachel, Coach Eddie, and the entire coaching staff at NU for giving me this incredible opportunity! I cannot wait to be a Wildcat! GO ‘CATS 💜🤍”
Burns trains year-round with Gold Medal Swim Club and placed 12th in the 200m breast this past summer at Junior Nationals after winning the 100m breast and 200m breast at Arizona Long Course Seniors. Last winter, she took 20th in the 200 breast at Juniors West, won the 200 breast and 200 IM at Arizona Short Course Seniors, and was a five-time finalist at Four Corner Speedo Sectionals.
Her best times include:
- 200 breast – 2:14.09
- 100 breast – 1:02.83
- 50 breast – 29.44
- 200 IM – 2:02.41
Currently a junior at Xavier College Prep High School, Burns earned gold in the 100 breast and silver in the 200 IM at the 2025 Arizona Division I State Championships. She has garnered NISCA All-American honors.
Tanishi Gupta
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I’m beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic careers at Northwestern University! I’m so grateful to my family for their endless support and belief in me. I would like to thank my coaches, Joey, Alec, Laura, Dustin, and Coach Nihar for their guidance throughout my career. I would also like to thank my teammates, friends, and everyone who has helped me grow both as a swimmer and as a person. I truly wouldn’t be here without you. Finally, thank you to Coach Rachel, Coach Eddie, and the entire Northwestern staff for giving me this amazing opportunity. I’m so excited for what’s ahead, and I can’t wait to be a Wildcat!! GO ‘CATS!! 💜😸”
Gupta swims for Alto Swim Club and raced to 18th in the 100 fly at Juniors West last winter. She competes internationally for India, recently competing at the 52nd Junior National Aquatic Championship. She earned bronze in the 50m fly and 100m fly at the Asian Age Group Championships in July.
Her best times include:
- 50 fly – 24.87
- 100 fly – 53.80
- 200 fly – 2:00.98
- 100 back – 55.25
- 200 IM – 2:03.12
Currently a junior at Henry M. Gunn High School, Gupta won the 100 back and took seventh in the 100 fly at the 2025 CIF Central Coast Section Championships as a freshman.
Northwestern placed ninth at the 2026 Big Ten Championships.
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