RENO, Nev. – As the 2024-25 academic and athletic year approaches, Nevada Swimming and Diving is set to introduce seven new faces and welcome back two athletes who redshirted last season.
The Wolf Pack, fresh off a commendable fifth-place finish at the 2024 Mountain West Championships, is eager to build on their success, having sent a conference-best three swimmers to the NCAA Championships.
The incoming class is highlighted by a mix of international talent and seasoned transfers. Leading the charge is Enkhkhuslen “Huska” Batbayar from Mongolia, a two-time Olympian who competed in the 2021 Tokyo Games and the 2024 Paris Games. Batbayar, who set a Mongolian record in the 200-meter freestyle with a time of 1:59.94 at the Paris Games, brings a wealth of experience and competitive edge to the team. Joining her from across the Atlantic is Louise Jones from Wolverhampton, England, who will contribute to the team’s depth and versatility.
Nevada’s roster will also feature local and regional talent. Charlotte Berndt, a standout from Foothill High School in Henderson, Nev., is the lone in-state freshman joining the squad. In addition, Noelle Harvey, transferring from Washington State, and Riley Parker, previously with South Carolina, will utilize their final seasons of eligibility to strengthen the Wolf Pack lineup. Abby Parks, who comes from UNC Asheville, rounds out the group of Division I transfers, adding further depth to Nevada’s swimming and diving program.
The Wolf Pack will also benefit from the return of diver Bailey Heydra and swimmer Keira-Lee Allott, both of whom redshirted the previous season. Heydra, a multiple-time All-Mountain West diver representing South Africa, returns after competing at the 2024 World Championships and vying for a spot in the 2024 Olympics. As a freshman, Heydra clinched Mountain West gold on the 1-Meter Springboard, and her return is highly anticipated.
Keira-Lee Allott, from Tauranga, New Zealand, also re-joins the team after a redshirt season. Allott, a former national record holder in the 1,500 freestyle short course meters for her age group, brings impressive credentials with her personal bests in various distances. Her previous accolades include being named Tauranga Girls College Sportswoman of the Year, and she is expected to make a significant impact in her debut season.
The 2024-25 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for Nevada Swimming and Diving, with a dynamic mix of new talent and returning athletes ready to make waves.
