Izzy Ivey Shares Perspective on Coming Home to Florida, Teri McKeever

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SwimSwam sat down with 26x NCAA All-American Izzy Ivey, who recently announced her transfer to the University of Florida for her final (5th) year of eligibility. She takes us through the last 9 months of her swimming career, from taking an extended hiatus from the pool after NCAAs (and again after Teri McKeever was suspended from the Cal team for allegations of abuse) to training with Dave Durden and ultimately deciding to move to Gainesville.
On the matter of Teri McKeever, Ivey says that she had a good relationship with McKeever and was shocked to find out about the allegations against her. However, Ivey was also surprised to find out that her former teammates had had such traumatic experiences with McKeever.

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Suz
2 years ago

Have none of you people ever done a Zoom meeting when you have to see your face on the screen? No need to be cranky friends. Swimmers are incredible folks and I love their hearts.

Suz
2 years ago

Sfh

Hmmm
2 years ago

I think it’s interesting to watch her body language when she talks about Teri. She can hardly look at the screen. She is either not being honest or she is so narcissistic that she can’t relate to how her teammates felt. She absolutely saw some of what Teri did. She wasn’t a team captain at Cal because he teammates didn’t vote her in. I hope she can mature and be part of the Florida team. If history continues to repeat itself it’s going to be difficult.

Anonymous
Reply to  Hmmm
2 years ago

She didn’t look into the camera for most of the interview because the camera was not in good position. She was obviously uncomfortable and conflicted speaking about the McKeever situation as anyone would be. I am glad she is able to be with her family and continue to swim in a great program.

Swam5
Reply to  Hmmm
2 years ago

I think the fact that she was one of the few athletes to not know about the article before it dropped says enough.

moddiddle
Reply to  Hmmm
2 years ago

Methinks that if you’re a superstar like Ivey, you’d be less likely to be bullied and Teri might’ve even hid it from her.

Last edited 2 years ago by moddiddle
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Reply to  Hmmm
2 years ago

Mature? Like anonymously trashing people (former teammates?) online?

Love to swim
2 years ago

She seems like a smart, fun person who can keep things in perspective and knows herself well. She will do great in the future!

YeeHaw
Reply to  Love to swim
2 years ago

“Keep things in perspective” have you ever met her?

Hmmm
Reply to  YeeHaw
2 years ago

This is the best comment!!! It made me laugh out loud

ClubCoach
2 years ago

Fun, miscellaneous fact: In 2017-18, Florida Miss Swimming was Izzy Ivey and Mr. Swimming was Bobby Finke.

Gummy Shark
2 years ago

Good luck to Izzy, she will thrive in Florida!

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