CSUB Swimming Nabs Two Incoming Freshmen on NLI

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Two incoming freshmen signed National Letters of Intent to join the Cal State Bakersfield swim teams, with one joining the men and one for the women. CSUB Director of Swimming Chris Hansen welcomed both Josiane Hill, from New Zealand, to the women's team and CJ Manuel, a California native, to the men's team.

Quotes from Hansen

"The backstroke has been a weak spot for us this year, so the addition of Josiane will help us with more depth in the back events. She will also give us much needed depth in the butterfly events."
"Like on the women's side, backstroke has been a missing key for us this season in the men's team. It was hard to replace Kris Rogic and Julio Alcantar after their graduation. CJ will help us fill in those gaps."

Josiane Hill

Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand
Competes for Jasi Swim Club
Backstroke and butterfly specialist.
In the 2021-22 season, she ranked 2nd at the club in her age group and 3rd in the open.
She is the first swimmer from New Zealand during Hansen's tenure at CSUB.

CJ Manuel

Hometown: Brawley, Calif.
Competes for San Diego Seaport Aquatics
At the high school level, Manuel is a CIF San Diego Section Champion in the 50-meter freestyle event and 100-meter backstroke.
He also holds the Brawley Union High School records in the following events: 200-meter freestyle (1:47.70), 200 IM (2:02.39), 50-meter freestyle (21.48), 100-meter butterfly (54.09), 100-meter freestyle (48.60), 500 freestyle (5:02.11).
During both the current season and last season, he has ranked 1st out of 40 at his club in the open and his age group.

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