{"id":444940,"date":"2020-08-26T19:58:31","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T02:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=444940"},"modified":"2020-08-26T19:58:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T02:58:31","slug":"u-s-open-qualifier-abby-carr-verbally-commits-to-harvard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/u-s-open-qualifier-abby-carr-verbally-commits-to-harvard\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Open Qualifier Abby Carr Verbally Commits to Harvard"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Harvard has scored their second verbal commitment* for the 2021-22 season and beyond from Pacific Bethesda, Md. native and U.S. Open qualifier Abby Carr<\/b>.<\/p>\n

She will arrive in Cambridge as a member of the Crimson\u2019s class of 2025 along with Katrina<\/b> Mortenson<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Regarding her commitment, she said:<\/p>\n

“Blessed to announce my verbal commitment to the admissions process at Harvard!!! I am so grateful for the opportunity to further my academic and athletic career in such a welcoming yet challenging environment. I want to sincerely thank my family, coaches, teachers, and friends for their support during this journey.”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A talented backstroker, butterflyer, and IMer, Carr swims year-round with Rockville Montgomery Swim Club and owns several U.S. Open and Junior National cuts. She recorded four best times at the Toyota U.S. Open in December where she earned three top-30 finishes. Last summer, she placed ninth in the 200m fly at NCSAs.<\/p>\n

Her best times include:<\/p>\n