Aly Bozzuto

Liberty University’s Swimming & Diving TYR '85 Invite in the Natatorium on November 24, 2024 (Photo taken by Simon Barbre)

Class:
Junior
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Jupiter, Fla.
Position:
Sprint Free, Breast
Prev School:
The King's Academy

2025-26 (So.)

Most Outstanding Swimmer of the American Championship
Third Liberty swimmer all-time to receive both conference freshman of the meet and swimmer of the meet in career (also Brye Ravettine and Kamryn Cannings)
American Conference Swimmer of the Week (Nov. 4)
Enters junior year as program record holder in 100 breaststroke (59.17) and 200 breaststroke (2:09.47), ranking second in both 50 free (22.09) and 100 IM (57.21) and third in 100 free (49.03)
Won all three individual events she contested at American Championships, to 50 free (22.27), 100 breaststroke (59.57) and 200 breaststroke (2:09.47), earning automatic NCAA qualification in all three
Swam third leg in 48.81 in Liberty’s American Conference-champion 400 free relay (3:16.84)
Clocked second-leg 59.08 in the 400 medley relay at American Championships, helping Liberty win in 3:33.70
Had fastest 50 breaststroke (26.68) of any swimmer in the 200 medley relay at American Conference Championships
Turned in second-fastest relay split of anyone in the 200 free relay at conference meet, a 22.21
Competed in NCAA Championships for second year in a row, finishing 34^th in the 100 breaststroke (1:00.04), 49^th in the 200 breaststroke (2:12.58) and 50^th in the 50 free (22.81)
Posted 14 individual-event wins during dual meets, in addition to 100 breaststroke victory at TYR ’85 Invite

2024-25 (Fr.)

Most Outstanding Freshman Swimmer of the ASUN Championships
Two-time ASUN Swimmer of the Week (Oct. 16, Nov. 13)
Holds ASUN record in 100 breaststroke (59.17) while swimming on ASUN record 400 free relay and 400 medley relay
Won both the 100 (59.17) and 200 (2:11.52) breaststroke, both in NCAA B cut times at the ASUN Championships
Finished second in the ASUN 50 freestyle in 22.09, the second-fastest 50 free in program history
Led off Liberty’s ASUN-record 400 free relay (3:15.31) in 49.03; also led off the team’s third-place 200 free relay (1:31.42) in 22.23
Clocked a second-leg 59.16 split on Liberty’s conference-record 400 medley relay (3:33.34); swam 26.83 on second leg on team’s second-place 200 medley relay (26.83)
Set program record at the time with lifetime-best NCAA B cut 2:11.28 at TYR ’85 Invite
Became the fourth Liberty freshman all-time to compete at NCAA Championships, finishing 62^nd in the 50 free (22.46) and 40^th in the 100 breaststroke (1:00.12)
Also earned B cuts in 100 free (59.03) and 200 breaststroke (2:11.28) on season
Earned 13 individual-event victories during the regular season; won every race she entered before finishing second in the 50 free at the TYR ’85 Invite
Competed in Toyota National Championships, contesting the 50 freestyle, 50 breaststroke and 100 breaststroke

Prep

Graduated from The King’s Academy
Won district and regional titles all four years
Set five school records as a freshman, four as a sophomore, and eight as both a junior and senior
Won state titles in two events as a junior, with two state runner-up finishes as a senior
Medaled in four events during sophomore year at state meet
Competed for Flood Aquatics Swim Team
Top times entering Liberty: 50 free SCY – 22.69; 100 free SCY – 50.46; 100 breast SCY – 1:01.06

Personal

Daughter of Louis and Linda Bozzuto
Intends to major in business, with the goal to enter the real estate business
Birthday is July 18

Top Efforts in a Liberty Uniform
50 Free – 22:09
100 Free – 49.03
100 Breast – 59.17
200 Breast – 2:09.47

Conference Individual Medalist Honors (6)
2025 200 Breast (1st)
2025 100 Breast (1st)
2025 50 Free (2nd)
2026 50 Free (1st)
2026 100 Breast (1st)
2026 100 Breast (1st)

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose liberty for the Christian aspect, loving team, and the amazing campus.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My high school coach is an inspiration to me. He has shaped me into who I am today.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the state meet is my most memorable athletic moment.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Breakfast is my favorite meal, since it fuels your day.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my messages.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Reading is my favorite hobby outside of athletics.