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Kate Douglass sets UVA, ACC record in 200 breaststroke time trial
Kate Douglass swam the third-fastest time in history in the 200-yard breaststroke to set a new ACC and UVA record time of 2:03.14 on the second day of the Cavalier Invite.
Swimming & Diving: Virginia closes first day of Cavalier Invite
Virginia’s men’s 200-yard freestyle relay team set a UVA pool record on the first night of the 2022 Cavalier Invite at the Aquatic & Fitness Center on Friday.
Noah Nichols, Gretchen Walsh earn ACC weekly swimming honors
Sophomore Noah Nichols and freshman Gretchen Walsh earned ACC Swimming & Diving weekly honors.
Virginia Swimming & Diving splits with NC State
The No. 18/1 Virginia men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams split in Saturday’s dual meet against 3/5 NC State at the Aquatic and Fitness Center.
Virginia sweeps North Carolina in Friday dual
The No. 18/1 Virginia men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams swept NR/24 North Carolina on Friday afternoon at the Aquatic and Fitness Center.
Swimming and Diving: Virginia splits dual at Virginia Tech
The Virginia swimming & diving teams split in its dual at Virginia Tech on Saturday morning at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center.
Kate Douglass wins gold on final day of FINA Short Course World Championships
Junior Kate Douglass closed out the last day of competition at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships with a gold medal in the women’s 4×50 freestyle relay in Abu Dhabi.
Another medal for Kate Douglass at FINA Short Course World Championships
Junior Kate Douglass won her second silver medal and third overall at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships on Saturday (Dec. 18) in Abu Dhabi.
Douglass, Madden medal on first night at FINA Short Course World Championships
Virginia junior Kate Douglass won gold as part of the 4×100 freestyle relay and UVA alum Paige Madden took bronze in the 200 freestyle on the first day of competition at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships on Thursday night in Abu Dhabi.
Alex Walsh named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week
Sophomore Alex Walsh was named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday.
Kate Douglass sets ACC & UVA record on final night at Tennessee Invitational
Kate Douglass improved her own ACC and UVA record in the 200-yard breaststroke as Virginia swimming & diving closed out the 2021 Tennessee Invitational on Saturday afternoon at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center.
Alex Walsh sets ACC record in 400 IM on second day at Tennessee Invite
Alex Walsh set a new ACC and UVA record with a 4:01.40 to win the 400-yard IM to highlight Virginia swimming & diving’s second night at the 2021 Tennessee Invitational at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center.
Virginia concludes Day 1 at Tennessee Invitational
Virginia set a meet and pool record in the women’s 400-yard medley relay to highlight the first night at the 2021 Tennessee Invitational on Thursday (November 18) at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center.
Emma Weyant named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week
Freshman Emma Weyant was named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week after winning all three individual events in Virginia’s dual meet win over No. 5 Texas this past weekend.
Virginia Swimming & Diving splits dual with Texas
The No. 1 Virginia women’s swimming & diving team improved to 3-0 with a 201-152 win over No. 5 Texas (2-1). The No. 9 Cavalier men (1-2) fell 223-122 to No. 1 Texas (3-0).
Walsh named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week
Freshman Gretchen Walsh was named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, after helping the Virginia women’s swimming team to a win at No. 4 California last week.
Virginia Swimming & Diving announces 2021-2022 schedule
The Virginia men’s and reigning national champion women’s swimming & diving teams released their 2021-22 schedules, head coach Todd DeSorbo announced on Friday.
Blaire Bachman promoted to associate head coach
Virginia swimming and diving head coach Todd DeSorbo announced Friday the promotion of Blaire Bachman to associate head coach.
Madden helps U.S. to silver in 4×200 free relay
Virginia’s Paige Madden, swimming the second leg, helped the United States 4×200 Freestyle Relay team win the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Walsh, Douglass medal in 200 IM in Tokyo
Virginia teammates Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass captured silver and bronze medals in the 200-meter individual medley on the fifth day of the swimming competition at the Tokyo Olympics.
