TALLULAH FALLS — Tallulah Falls School senior Selah Wiltshire will continue her academic and swimming career at Lynn University, signing with the NCAA Division II program in Boca Raton, Florida.
Wiltshire, a native of St. John, Antigua, has been swimming since she was seven months old and has competed for 12 years. She said the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level marks an exciting new chapter.
“I’ve been swimming since I was just seven months old, and I’ve been competing competitively for 12 years,” Wiltshire said. “Swimming has always been a huge part of my life, and over the years I’ve grown not only as an athlete but as a person. Being able to compete at the next level is incredibly exciting for me. I feel proud of how far I’ve come, and I’m motivated and ready to take on new challenges. I’m looking forward to pushing myself, improving even more, and seeing what I can accomplish in this next chapter of my swimming journey.”
Wiltshire recently capped her high school career with back-to-back team state championships. She set a school record in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 53.83 seconds, finishing third overall in the event.
She also played a key role in two other record-setting relay teams. Wiltshire anchored the 200-yard medley relay team that posted a time of 1:49.19 to win a state title. That mark also stands as the Georgia Independent Athletic Association state record. She swam the leadoff leg on the 200-yard freestyle relay team that recorded a 1:40.63 and secured another state championship.
Over the past two seasons, Wiltshire earned second- and third-place finishes in both the 100 freestyle and 50 freestyle. She also placed third in the 100 breaststroke this season. In total, she claimed four gold medals, including back-to-back state titles in the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay.
Lynn University competes in the Sunshine State Conference and is led by coach Niki Alvarez, who has coached multiple All-Americans and three individual NCAA Division II national champions.
Wiltshire said academics also played a significant role in her decision.
“I chose Lynn University because of its strong academic programs and great internship opportunities,” she said. “I also love that it gives me the chance to continue swimming while getting a quality education.”
Wiltshire becomes the 10th swimmer in Tallulah Falls School history to compete at the collegiate level and the 114th overall athlete from the school to advance to the next level. She will be recognized alongside other members of the Class of 2026 at the school’s annual Next Level Signing Ceremony in May.
