Duke Splashed Into 2028 Recruiting With Verbal From Juniors East Finalist Catherine Dorsey
NEW COMMIT: Duke University has splashed into Class of 2028 recruiting with a verbal commitment from Catherine Dorsey of Shaker Heights, Ohio, who will arrive in Durham as a member of the Blue Devils’ Class of 2032.
Dorsey is a Junior National qualifier who excels in distance freestyle and breaststroke.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am so honored and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at Duke University! Most importantly, I would like to thank God and my parents for their guidance throughout this journey. I would also like to thank my friends, coaches, and teammates for their constant support and encouragement. A special thank you to Coach Brian and the whole Duke coaching staff for giving me this incredible opportunity! GO BLUE DEVILS”
Dorsey, who does her club swimming with Blazing Barracudas, most recently raced five events at Junior Nationals this past summer after placing 15th in the 200m breast at Columbus Speedo Sectionals. Last winter, she placed 10th in the mile and 24th in the 200 breast at Juniors East before going on to final in four events at NCSA Spring Championships, highlighted by an eighth-place showing in the mile.
Her best times include:
- 200 free – 1:51.47
- 500 free – 4:53.27
- 1000 free – 10:00.64
- 1650 free -16:41.30
- 50 breast – 29.39
- 100 breast – 1:02.17
- 200 breast – 2:15.15
Currently a junior at Hathaway Brown School, Dorsey earned gold in the 500 free and bronze in the 100 breast at the 2026 Ohio Division II State Championships while helping her 4×50 medley relay and 4×100 free relay win. The NISCA All-American took second in the 100 breast and fourth in the 200 IM at the state meet as a freshman in 2025.
Duke finished eighth at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships. Dorsey’s best time in the mile would’ve placed 20th at the conference meet.
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