For Del Oro High School swimmer Tatum Reed, earning a Futures qualifying time marked a meaningful breakthrough after an injury interrupted her progress. Now, the Class of 2029 breaststroke specialist is pursuing her next goal: a Summer Junior Nationals cut in the 100 breaststroke.
Reed competes at the varsity level for Del Oro and trains year-round with DART Swimming’s Senior National Development group in Natomas. Her primary focus is the 100 breaststroke, an event in which she reached a major milestone during the 2026 summer long-course season.
That summer, Reed earned her Futures cut in the 100-meter breaststroke while coming close to the Summer Junior Nationals qualifying standard. The performance stands as both her biggest accomplishment and her proudest moment in the sport.
The achievement followed a difficult stretch. In May 2025, Reed dislocated her knee and learned that structural and muscular factors around her kneecaps leave her vulnerable to further dislocations. She missed most of the 2025 summer long-course season and continues to deal with knee problems.
Those challenges have shaped her journey, but her ambitions remain clear. This upcoming summer, Reed hopes to earn her first Summer Junior Nationals cut in the 100 breaststroke. Beyond high school, she wants to compete for a Division I college.
Her teammates play an important role in that pursuit. Reed credits them with pushing her at practices and meets, encouraging her to keep improving and making the experience meaningful.
She also recognizes God for guidance and for strengthening her faith throughout her swimming journey. Her parents’ constant support, along with the encouragement of her teammates and friends, remains central to her experience in the sport.
Outside the pool, Reed enjoys reading, spending time with friends and working toward good grades. As she looks ahead, she carries the confidence of her Futures breakthrough and a clear sense of what she hopes to accomplish next.
