DURHAM, N.C. – Duke swimming and diving head coach Dan Colella announced the incoming freshman class for the 2020-21 season. With the announcement, GoDuke.com will be highlighting all 15 signees in the coming weeks.
Catherine Purnell will make her way to Durham to join the Duke swimming and diving program following graduation from Stonewall Jackson High School. The Manassas, Va., native competes in freestyle, butterfly and individual medley.
"The combination of athletics and academics at Duke is unparalleled by other schools," Purnell said. "The coaches are very supportive and we connected well.