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The Swim & Dive TYR '85 Invite is held in the Liberty University Natatorium on November 22, 2024. (Photo by KJ Jugar)

Liberty Swimming & Diving Media Day on September 27th, 2023. (Photo by Cassidy Paxton)

Eden Troxell

Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-0
Hometown:
Tifton, Ga.
Position:
Freestyle
Prev School:
Tift County HS

2024-25 (Jr.)

Focused on distance free as a junior
Enters junior season ranked second in program history in 1000 freestyle (10:03.35) and third in 1650 freestyle (16:43.88)
Earned two A Finals finishes at ASUN Championships, including her first career individual conference title (1650 freestyle)
Won the ASUN 1650 freestyle in lifetime-best 16:43.88, winning the race by nearly 12 seconds over the second-place finisher
Swam lifetime-best 4:53.91 in ASUN 500 free A Final, placing third
Finished 22^nd in 400 IM (4:38.15) at conference meet
Posted eight individual-event wins during the regular season, including the 1650 freestyle at TYR ’85 Invite (16:49.26)

2023-24 (So.)

Focused on distance free during sophomore season
Posted two top-eight finishes at ASUN Championships, including first career podium finish
Took runner-up honors in 1650 freestyle at ASUN meet in lifetime-best 16:44.68, shaving nearly 10 seconds off of her previous best time
Earned fifth-place finish in ASUN 500 freestyle A Final in lifetime-best 4:55.27
Finished 27^th in 200 free (1:55.52) at conference meet
Won 1000 freestyle all four times she contested the event during the regular season

2022-23 (Fr.)

Focused on distance free as a freshman
Posted one top-eight finish and one B Finals appearance at CCSA Championships
Finished eighth in the 1650 freestyle at CCSA meet in 17:00.71
Swam season-best 4:59.48 in CCSA 500 free prelims before placing 14^th overall in 4:59.67 in B Final
Placed 35^th in 200 freestyle at CCSA Championships in season-best 1:54.60
Won 1650 freestyle at TYR ’85 Invite with 16:54.63

Prep

Graduated from Tift County High School
Named Region 7-A Swimmer of the Year as a freshman
High school and senior state finalist all four years
Superior honor student
Competed for Tift Area Tidal Wave
Lifetime bests entering Liberty: 200 Free SCY – 1:53.78; 500 Free SCY – 4:57.65; 1650 Free SCY – 17:14.53

Personal

Daughter of Ed and Leslie Troxell
Father, Ed Troxell, played baseball at Columbus State
Grandfather, Clair Troxell, played baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, playing for the Lynchburg Cardinals in 1955 and reaching as high as AA New Orleans in 1957
Majoring in clinical mental health counseling, with the goal of becoming a licensed professional counselor
Birthday is March 2

Top Efforts in a Liberty Uniform
200 Free – 1:54.60
500 Free – 4:53.91
1650 Free – 16:43.88
400 IM - 4:34.53

ASUN Individual Medalist Honors (3)
2024 1650 Freestyle (2nd)
2025 500 Freestyle (3rd)
2025 1650 Freestyle (1st)

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Great environment, lot of people that love the Lord and put that first. Facilities and athletics programs are competing on the highest level.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Always stretching and putting my legs up on my bed while listening to worship music to get my mind right.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Coaches and family are huge inspirations for me. They're great role models and always want the best for me, they also see my potential beyond what I can see.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Probably running 52.90 in the 400 hurdles at 2022 outdoor conference, I hadn't even run 53 all year so it was a huge improvement to grab 3rd. Another great moment was indoor conference 2022 when our Distance Medley Relay won and ran the meet record.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Breakfast is the best meal of the day. There is nothing better than some Sunday morning eggs, bacon, and pancakes.

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

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Having friends over.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Drew Brees

What is your favorite possession and why?
My car, I couldn't go without it.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Hawaii, I’ve been there before and have been wanting to go back ever since. It has the perfect combo of beaches and hikes.