STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford men’s swimming and diving added seven on National Signing Day, continuing to build the future of a program already entrenched in the top 10 of the swimming world. These newest Cardinal come from four different states and three different countries outside of the United States.
“We are thrilled to welcome this class. They are an incredibly talented and driven group,” said the Goldman Family Director of Men’s Swimming, Dan Schemmel. “More importantly, they are top-notch human beings and will be amazing additions to our team culture. Each one will make an immediate impact in and out of the pool, and we can’t wait for them to join us next fall!”
Cardinal fans can read up on the newest members of Stanford men’s swimming below:
DAVI DE CARVALHO – Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
One of the standout swimmers in all of Brazil, Davi de Carvalho heads north to The Farm. de Carvalho has competed on some of the biggest stages in his career: the Brazilian National Swimming Championship (five times), the South American Swimming Championship, and the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships. An eight-time Brazilian champion, de Carvalho set the Brazilian Championship record in the 400 IM this year and also took first in three distances of the backstroke at the South American Championship.
“I chose Stanford for its outstanding swimming legacy, world-class academics, and strong spirit of entrepreneurship – the best place for me to achieve my goals both in and out of the pool.”
ENZO DESVIAT RUIZ – Boston, Mass.
A two-sport star in high school, Enzo Desviat Ruiz only competed one year of high school swimming at the varsity level. He lettered four times in soccer, where he was chosen for the All-Star team of the Bay State Conference. That didn’t stop him from having success in the pool, where he holds two Spanish National youth records in the 50 free, and he was the New England Summer Senior Champion in the same event. Desviat Ruiz is also a standout in the classroom: he is a four-time Scholastic All-American.
“Stanford felt different from everywhere else, but in a way that perfectly fit me.”
NATHAN FOUCU – San Jose, Calif.
The lone Bay Area native in this year’s class, Nathan Foucu preps at The King’s Academy in Sunnyvale. A four-time varsity letter winner and three-time Athlete of the Year, Foucu set the CIF Central Coast Section 200 free record this year while placing third at the CIF State Championship in both the 100 and 200 free. He was also a Toyota National Championship qualifier in 2025, which was held in Indianapolis.
“I chose Stanford for the exceptional academic and athletic opportunities.”
EVANGELOS NTOUMAS – Alexandroupolis, Evros
One of the longest journeys, in terms of miles, to Stanford is for Evangelos Ntoumas, who represents Greece on the international stage. A 2024 Olympian who swam the breaststroke leg of the men’s 400 medley relay for Greece, Ntoumas earned a silver medal at the European Junior Championship this summer in the 100 breast. Most recently, he represented Greece at the World Junior Championship, placing as high as fourth in the 100 breast.
“I chose Stanford because I feel like it’s the ideal place for me to develop my skills and personality. I feel like I’m at home.”
TYLER PHILLIPS – Fairfax, Va.
From the East Coast to the West Coast, Tyler Phillips will make Stanford home after prepping at Trinity Christian School in Fairfax, Va. A three-sport athlete (soccer and track & field), Phillips is a 12-time Virginia Catholic Athletic Conference champion and a 16-time state finalist. He took home his first state championship earlier this year, leading to his VCAC Swimmer of the Year award. Phillips is also a USA Nationals finalist and earned a host of academic awards, including three PVS scholar-athlete awards and two Scholastic All-America selections.
“I chose to attend Stanford because of the amazing, successful, and welcoming swim team community. Along with that, the combination of its incredible campus, outstanding athletic programs, excellent academics, and, most of all, the fact that it was the place where I felt most at home, made it my clear top choice.”
SANDER SORENSEN – Baerum, Oslo
Sander Sorensen is a native of Norway and has represented his country on its national team since 2021. Less than a month ago, Sorensen turned heads at the Asker Grand Prix, setting a new Norwegian record with a time of 1:44.17. He competed at the World Championships in Singapore earlier this year and set additional Norwegian LC records in the 100 and 200 free. Sorensen’s stellar 2025 also includes bronze in the 200 free at the European Junior Championship.
“Stanford provides a very good opportunity to combine swimming and academics at the highest level.”
MAXWELL STANISLAUS – Keller, Texas
A three-time state champion with Keller High School, Maxwell Stanislaus spent four years on his varsity team, the final year of which he was named team captain. He is a First Team All-State swimmer whose additional accolades include Texas Interscholastic Coaches Association and National Interscholastic Coaches Association Super-Elite team honors three times apiece. In 2023, Stanislaus played a significant role in his 400 free relay team setting the national high school record and the USA Swimming 17-18 age group record.
“Stanford offers the most complete combination of academic excellence and world-class athletics anywhere in the country.”