Emily Ilgenfritz
Emily Ilgenfritz
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier | NCAA Qualifier | Georgia Tech Record Holder
Hometown: York, Pennsylvania
College: Georgia Tech
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- NCAA Division I Standout (Georgia Tech)
- 2020 NCAA Championships Qualifier
- Multiple-time Georgia Tech School Record Holder (500 Freestyle, 1000 Freestyle, 1650 Freestyle)
- CSCAA Scholar All-American Honorable Mention
- National & Elite Experience
- 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier
- YMCA National Champion & National Record Holder (York YMCA – Relays)
- Coaching Experience
- 3 Years Coaching for the YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA)
Emily Ilgenfritz is an elite distance freestyler and butterfly specialist who transitioned a highly successful club career into a record-breaking collegiate tenure. A native of York, Pennsylvania, Emily developed her foundation with the powerhouse York YMCA program, where she became a YMCA National Champion and National Record Holder.
She took her talents to the ACC to compete for Georgia Tech, where she etched her name into the Yellow Jackets’ history books. During her standout senior season, Emily qualified for the NCAA Championships and broke multiple school records in the distance freestyle events, including the 500, 1000, and 1650 freestyles. In addition to her collegiate success, she proved herself on the national stage by qualifying for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials following a dominant performance at the Speedo Sectionals.
Balancing her elite athletic background with a passion for teaching, Emily has also spent three years coaching for the YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA). Her extensive experience as both a high-level competitor and a dedicated coach gives her a comprehensive understanding of stroke mechanics, distance training strategies, and the daily dedication required to excel in the pool.
