Carmel Swim Club’s Leah Debosch Verbals to Louisville for 2028
NEW COMMIT: Carmel, Ind. native Leah Debosch has announced her intention to continue her academic and swimming career at the University of Louisville beginning in Fall 2028. A U.S. Open qualifier, Debosch excels in backstroke and IM.
She will join Helena Tripp, Peyton McDaniel and Kaylee Richmond in Louisville as a member of the Cardinals’ Class of 2032.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I’m so incredibly honored and blessed to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Louisville. I want to thank my family for always supporting me and always being by my side. Also thanks to all my coaches who’ve helped me become the swimmer I am today. And to all my teammates, thanks for always pushing me and making practice a place I love to be. Lastly thank you to all the coaches and people at Louisville who have made this possible and have made Louisville such an incredible place I can’t wait to spend the next 4!! GO CARDS 🖤❤️”
Debosch, who trains year-round with Carmel Swim Club, last competed at Summer Nationals where she earned a best time in the 200m IM (2:17.48). That was after she finaled in the 200m back (2:16.48) and 200m IM at TYR Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis, notching a best time in the former event.
Last winter, Debosch competed in five individual events and two relays at Juniors West, clocking personal bests in five races. She had a great showing at Four Corner Speedo Sectionals in March, finishing fourth in the 200 back and 400 IM, sixth in the 200 IM and 10th in the 200 breast.
Her best times include:
- 200 IM – 2:00.39
- 400 IM – 4:18.78
- 200 back – 1:57.60
- 100 back – 54.86
- 50 back – 25.81
- 200 breast – 2:15.77
Currently a junior at the dominant Carmel High School, Debosch placed third in the 100 back and fifth in the 200 IM, plus lead off the winning 4×50 medley relay, at the 2026 Indiana State Championships. The NISCA All-American raced to third in the 200 IM and seventh in the 100 back at states as a freshman in 2025. They Greyhounds have won 40 straight state titles.
Louisville placed fourth at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships and eighth at the 2026 NCAA Championships. The Cardinals have placed in the top eight at NCAAs for five consecutive seasons under head coach Arthur Albiero.
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