DURHAM – Duke swimming and diving sophomore
Sarah Foley has been named Duke's PNC Achievers Student-Athlete of the Week following her performances in Duke's meet against Tennessee and Queens University of Charlotte on Saturday.
Foley led the Duke women's team in the meet against No. 6 Tennessee and top-ranked Division II side Queens. Duke split the meet, topping Queens, 192-62, but coming up short to Tennessee, 167-94.
A native of Philadelphia, Pa., she placed first in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:13.33 and second in the 100 breaststroke, touching in 1:02.25. She finished second in the 200 individual medley in 2:01.36. Foley also was a member of Duke's 200 medley relay team that placed second in the meet (1:39.61).
Foley continues an impressive career throughout her sophomore season. She currently holds the program record in the 200 breaststroke (2:08.30). In addition, Foley sits second in program history in the 100 breaststroke, 100 individual medley and 200 individual medley and third in the 400 individual medley.
Duke returns to action on Saturday as the Blue Devils travel to Raleigh, N.C. to compete against No. 2/5 NC State. Diving is slated to begin at 10 a.m., with swimming to follow at 11 a.m.
PNC Achievers is a student honors platform that is active at nearly 20 schools and universities across PNC Bank's service area. Honorees are selected locally by designated panels at each respective school, using a set of criteria that includes athletic accomplishments, academic achievement, community service and student leadership.
Duke PNC Achievers Student-Athletes of the Week
Luke Thomas (men's soccer) – Aug. 30, 2021
Mataeo Durant (football) – Sept. 6, 2021
Piper Hampsch (field hockey) – Sept. 13, 2021
Eliot Hamill (men's soccer) – Sept. 20, 2021
Ruthie Jones (women's soccer) – Sept. 20, 2021
Gunnar Holmberg (football) – Sept. 27, 2021
Thorleifur Ulfarsson (men's soccer) – Oct. 4, 2021
Grace Brightbill (field hockey) – Oct. 11, 2021
Erica Shepherd (women's golf) – Oct. 18, 2021
Tess Boade (women's soccer) – Oct. 25, 2021
Andrew Zhang (men's tennis) – Nov. 1, 2021
Ade Owokoniran (volleyball) – Nov. 8, 2021
Matt Finesilver (wrestling) – Nov. 15, 2021
Michelle Cooper (women's soccer) – Nov. 22, 2021
Wendell Moore Jr. (men's basketball) – Nov. 29, 2021
Shayeann Day-Wilson (women's basketball) – Dec. 6, 2021
Kaden Russell (wrestling) – Dec. 20, 2021
Paolo Banchero (men's basketball) – Dec. 27, 2021
Josh Finesilver (wrestling) – Jan. 3, 2022
Sarah Foley (women's swimming) – Jan. 10, 2022
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