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Signed: The Kaelyn Gridley File
7/14/2022 1:30:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
GoDuke.com will highlight each swimming and diving signee in the class of 2022. Next up is Illinois native Kaelyn Gridley. Kaelyn graduated from New Trier High School and is a sprinter who excels in the breast stroke.
A four-time all-state and All-American performer in the 100-breast stroke, Kaelyn swam for Alessio De Rossi at New Trier High School and for NASA Wildcat Aquatics under Mac Guy. She shines in the breast stroke, but excels as well in the sprint freestyle and IM events as well.
She is the daughter of John and Jeanette Gridley.
IN THE POOL HIGHLIGHTS
- Earned All-America and all-state honors in the 100 breast stroke all four years of high school
- The second-ranked incoming freshman from the state of Illinois
- Ranked 27th in the Class of 2022
- Won the state title in the 100 breast in the 2021 IHSA Championship
- Took third in the 50 free at the 2021 state championship meet
OUT OF THE POOL HIGHLIGHTS
- Honor Roll all four years at New Trier
- Dad played tennis at Colgate University
GET TO KNOW KAELYN
Why Duke in one word? Energy
What is your favorite swimming memory so far? Bolles training trip beach volleyball
What is your pre-race hype song? Imma Be by Black Eyed Peas
Do you have any hidden talents? Double jointed elbows
If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pineapple pizza
PERSONAL BEST TIMES
100 Breast: 59:66
200 Breast: 2:08.30
50 Free: 23.21
100 Free: 52.55
200 IM: 2:06.88
100 fly: 56.54
I chose Duke because of the amazing athletic and academic opportunities here as well as the team environment.Kaelyn Gridley on why Duke
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