{"id":508487,"date":"2022-07-12T04:45:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T11:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=508487"},"modified":"2022-07-12T04:45:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T11:45:19","slug":"duke-lands-big-2023-verbal-from-five-time-ohio-state-champion-gibson-holmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/duke-lands-big-2023-verbal-from-five-time-ohio-state-champion-gibson-holmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Duke Lands Big 2023 Verbal From Five-Time Ohio State Champion Gibson Holmes"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Duke University has picked up a huge verbal commitment for the 2023-24 season and beyond from\u00a0Gibson Holmes\u00a0<\/strong>of Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s one of the top recruits in his class given his speed and versatility.<\/p>\n

Regarding his commitment, he said:<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored and excited to announce my verbal commitment to both swim and study at Duke University. As soon as I stepped on campus, I had an immediate connection with the Duke coaches and athletes. The resources and community provide me with the utmost confidence that I will fulfill my goals both in and out of the water. I would like to thank my family, coaches, and teachers for helping me in my recruiting journey. GO BLUE DEVILS\u00a0\"?\"\"?\"\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Holmes does his club swimming with Mason Manta Rays and 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.<\/p>\n

He 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.<\/p>\n

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