Blue Devils Snag 2027 Verbal From Sprinter Teddy O’Donnell

Blue Devils Snag 2027 Verbal From Sprinter Teddy O’Donnell

NEW COMMIT: Duke University has scored a brand new verbal dedication for the 2027-28 season and past from Teddy O’Donnell of Wilmette, Ill. O’Donnell is a Junior National qualifier who excels in dash occasions.

He will be part of Aiden Yeo and Grant O’Mara in Durham as a member of the Blue Devils’ Class of 2031.

Regarding his dedication, he mentioned:

“I’m extremely excited and honored to announce my commitment to the admissions process at Duke University to continue my academic and athletic career! I’d like to thank my family, friends, teammates and coaches for always being by my side and supporting me throughout this journey. I’d also like to thank Coach Brian and the entire Duke Swimming and Diving staff for this amazing opportunity. Go Blue Devils!”

O’Donnell does his membership swimming with NASA Wildcat Aquatics and most lately completed eleventh within the 50m fly and twenty first within the 100m fly at Junior Nationals. His time of 24.61 within the 50m fly set a brand new Illinois LSC document. He additionally recorded 5 top-25 finishes at NCSA Spring Championships in March the place his highest end was a sixth-place displaying within the 50 fly.

His greatest instances embody:

• 50 free – 20.59
• 50 fly – 21.67
• 100 fly – 48.19
• 200 IM – 1:50.65

A rising senior at New Trier High School, O’Donnell positioned sixth within the 100 fly and 14th within the 200 IM on the 2026 Illinois Boys State Championships, additionally serving to his 4×50 free relay to 3rd place. He took sixteenth within the 200 IM on the state meet as a sophomore in 2025.

O’Donnell’s greatest time within the 100 fly would’ve ranked second on Duke’s roster final 12 months. The Blue Devils completed 14th on the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships.

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