Rutgers University Athletics

2025-26

• Third in 200 Yard Backstroke, Fourth in 100 Yard Backstroke and Fourth as part of 200 Yard Medley Relay in season opening meet against Fordham and St. Bonaventure (Oct. 11)

• Turkish National team swimmer
• Turkish record holder
• European Junior Semi-finalist

• Parents are Fatih Dogan and Cigdem Atmaca Dogan         
• Has one brother, Gokhan Dogan

On Choosing Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers University because it was the most established and academically successful school in line with my research and because it was in the Big Ten Conference."

KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Nickname: Sky
I chose Rutgers because…: It is a beautiful school that attaches importance to deep-rooted and academic success and takes place in the Big Ten conference
One word to describe your Coach: Sincere
The person I most admire is and why: I'm a huge fan of Leon Marchand because he is a world record holder and also has quality technique
If I wasn’t swimming, I’d be: Probably I would be an academic because my mom is a teacher and she really cares about our classes
Favorite professional athlete: Leon Marchand
Favorite professional sports team: Turkish women volleyball team
One word to describe myself in the pool: Challenger
One word to describe myself out of the pool: Humble
Few people know that I: I've never been to a football match
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My old coach
I started playing my sport because…: I started swimming because I was jealous of my brother
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is: Karate Kid
The best actor/actress to play me in a movie is…: Black Widow
Favorite musician/group: The weeknd
The first song I knew all the words to is: Wicked Game
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Creating content for social media 
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: Deep breath
Favorite all-time gift received: Shoes
Pets I had growing up were: Bird, fish
The place in the world I would most like to visit is:: USA
The website I visit most often is: Shopping sites
My favorite teacher was: Ibrahim Koçu Benim - current Turkish coach 
If my life was a book, the title would be:: Always rising step by step
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be:: Dark blue
My spirit animal is:: Cat
Phone app you cannot live without:: Snapchat