Kate Douglass on Performances at NCAA’s: “I’ve kind of left myself a little speechless”
Douglass, a senior for Virginia, took home 7 golds, and every one of her individual swims at this meet was a new NCAA record.
Gretchen Walsh: “It’s such a privilege to even be able to say that I’m on this team”
Walsh, only a sophomore for Virginia, took home 6 golds and one silver at this meet and broke several NCAA records in the process.
Taylor Ruck on 200 Free Win, Being a “fifth-year granny”
Ruck shares that she was happy to grab points for Stanford and that not hitting a best time is just “more fuel to the fire.”
Lydia Jacoby on 100 Breast Win: “I knew that I could win it”
Jacoby details how she strategized her race, taking her time going out and setting herself up for a great second 50 yards.
Walsh Sisters on Winning More NCAA Titles Together
“It makes every race just like that much sweeter,” said Gretchen, “every title, every record, especially when you’re on a relay with your big sister.”
Kate Douglass on 100 Fly Victory: “I was pretty shocked”
Douglass shares how it felt to touch the wall first, knowing beforehand how tight it would be between her and second place finisher, LSU’s Maggie MacNeil.
Lexi Cuomo on Virginia’s 200 Free Relay Win: “We have a lot of love for each other”
Lexi Cuomo shares what it has been like being a pillar for Virginia’s record-breaking relays throughout the years and the energy she brings to the team.
Maggie MacNeil on 50 Free Victory: “The goal was to go out 10.1”
LSU’s Maggie MacNeil talks about her move to a new program and how it feels to be back on top of the podium after last year’s performances.
Kensey McMahon Uses “Positive affirmations” to Win 500 Free
In a dog fight to the finish, Kensey McMahon came out on top, finishing 1st place in tonight’s 500 yard freestyle in Knoxville, TN.
Ella Nelson on 800 Free Relay Victory: “Do it for the Hoos”
Virginia’s 800 free relay squad shares their thoughts on winning the 800 free relay at the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships.
Gretchen Walsh on 200 Medley Relay Win: “We’ve put in a lot of work”
Virginia women’s 200 medley relay team share their take on their 1st place finish, starting the meet off right with new NCAA, American and U.S. Open records.
From Gold to Diamond, Emily Seebohm Announces Engagement to Co-Star Ryan Gallagher
An apt location for a swimmer’s engagement, Emily Seebohm becomes engaged to reality TV co-star Ryan Gallagher by the water on his family farm.
Max Stern Breaks 2 LSC Records at Southeastern Swimming Championships
Samuel “Max” Stern of Opelika breaks two 10&U LSC records and takes home 6 individual golds at “Southeasterns” in Huntsville, AL.