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Jourdy specializes in butterfly and backstroke.<\/p>\n<p>She will join\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/eastern-interscholastic-champion-amelia-gipson-picks-harvard-for-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amelia Gipson<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>has a member of the Crimson&#8217;s Class of 2031.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding her commitment, she said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>&#8220;I am beyond excited and honored to announce my verbal commitment to the admissions process to continue my academic and athletic career at Harvard University. This journey has meant so much to me, and I am beyond grateful for every person who has supported me including my amazing parents and sister, friends, teammates, teachers, and coaches. Thank you to Coaches Carle and Michael for believing in me, driving me, and helping me grow into the athlete and person I am today. A special thank you to Coach Amanda and Coach Geordie for giving me the opportunity to join such an incredible team and community. This is truly a dream come true! GO CRIMSON!!&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Jourdy, who does her club swimming with Westchester Aquatic Club, was the 200 fly runner-up at the TYR Senior Mets Meet and competed at Juniors East back in December. 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