Umut Yildirim
- position Freestyle
- class Sophomore
- Hometown Izmir, Turkey
- High school Leyla Turgut Anatolian
- position Freestyle
- class Sophomore
- Hometown Izmir, Turkey
- High school Leyla Turgut Anatolian
Umut Yildirim Bio
| Yildirim’s Top Times | ||||
| Event | Time | Date | Meet | Location |
| 200 Freestyle | 1:47.09 | 11/16/23 | Gamecock Invitational | Columbia, SC |
| 500 Freestyle | 4:29.41p | 2/19/24 | SEC Championships | Auburn, AL |
| 1000 Freestyle | 9:05.39# | 2/19/24 | SEC Championships | Auburn, AL |
| 1650 Freestyle | 15:11.00 | 2/19/24 | SEC Championships | Auburn, AL |
| 400 IM | 4:05.23 | 11/16/23 | Gamecock Invitational | Columbia, SC |
! = School Record | p = Prelims | t = Time Trial | # = Leadoff Split/Split
AWARDS/HONORS
- SEC Academic Honor Roll (2024)
FRESHMAN (2023-24)
- Specialized in distance swimming mostly competing in the 500, 1000, and 1650 free events as well as the 400 IM
- Earned six top-three finishes during the regular season – two in the 500 free, three in the 1000 free, and one in the 1650 free
- Made the SEC Championship team where he individually competed in the 500 free, 1650 free, and 400 IM
- Finished 18th in the 1650 free at the SEC Championships
PRE-COLLEGE
- Swam club for ENKA under coach Gjon Shyti where he won multiple medals at the Turkish Championships
PERSONAL
- Son to Suna and Senol, brother to Deniz
- Favorite foods are seafood, hamburgers, and kebabs
- Hobbies include playing online games, table tennis, and chess
