Gibson Holmes De-Commits From Duke, Pledges Verbal to Stanford

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Gibson Holmes De-Commits From Duke, Pledges Verbal to Stanford

NEW COMMIT: After originally committing to Duke, Gibson Holmes of Cincinnati, Ohio, has changed his verbal pledge to Stanford and will arrive at The Farm in the fall of 2023.

He will join Henry McFadden as a member of the Cardinal’s Class of 2027.

Regarding his decision, he said:

“I’m proud to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Stanford University! I would like to thank my family, coaches, and friends who have helped me throughout this process. #fearthetree #gostanford ???

Holmes does his club swimming with Mason Manta Rays and flew to 12th in the 200m fly at Junior Nationals most recently, also placing 21st in the 100m free. He achieved three best times at the Phillips 66 International Team Trials earlier this summer where he posted a trio of top-24 finishes.

He earned bronze in the 200 fly last winter at Juniors East, also racing to sixth in the 100 fly and eighth in the 400 IM.

Holmes also impressed at the Southern Premier Invitational in March, winning the 100 fly and coming in second in the 500 free, third in the 200 free, fourth in the 100 free and 10th in the 100 breast.

His best times include:

  • 200 IM – 1:44.59
  • 400 IM – 3:55.94
  • 200 fly – 1:42.95
  • 100 fly – 46.77
  • 100 breast – 55.32
  • 500 free – 4:27.03
  • 200 free – 1:37.37
  • 100 free – 44.55
  • 50 free – 20.52

A rising senior at Hill High School, Holmes is a five-time individual Ohio State Championship gold medalist, winning three-straight titles in the 100 fly and two in the 200 IM. He’s also a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American.

He made waves back in January for breaking records formerly held by national standouts.

He’s a great pickup for Stanford, as he would’ve been the Cardinal’s third-fastest 200 flyer last season.

If you have a commitment to share, please send a photo and quote via email to hs@swimmingworld.com.

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