Laura Simon

Thirteen Virginia Cavaliers Named CSCAA Scholar All-Americans

Thirteen members of the Virginia swimming and diving program have been honored by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as 2015 Scholar All-Americans, the association announced.

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Simon, Schwingenschlogl, Wolf among 10 swimmers on Germany’s World University Games team

Germany has announced its roster for next months World University Games, with a number of American NCAA standouts joining German college stars.

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Biedermann Disappointed With 100 Freestyle on Day 3 of German Nationals

Franziska Hentke won the women’s 200 fly and moved in to the world’s top 5 on Saturday in Berlin.

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Simon, Feldwehr Earn Breaststroke Wins on Day 2 of German Nationals

The second day of the German National Championships started with two wins by German sprinters who actually train in the…

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NCAA Medalist Laura Simon Makes Surprise Appearance at German Nationals

NCAA medalist Laura Simon from the University of Virginia, who was the runner-up in the 200 breaststroke at the 2015 NCAA…

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2015 Women’s NCAAs Day 3 ACC Roundup: Kelsi Worrell, college swimming’s new butterfly queen

After becoming the best 50 and 100 flyer in history on Friday, Kelsi Worrell erased any doubt that she’s the best all-around flyer in the country, winning the 200 fly with a two-second drop.

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Probable Virginia Roster Changes Set Up NCAA Relay Record Chase

The University of Virginia Cavaliers grabbed the top spot in prelims this morning heading towards the finals of the 4×100 medley relay with room to improve.

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2015 W. NCAA Picks: SEC Rivals Hannis and Burchell Primed for Battle in the 100 Breast

Kaylin Burchell (Alabama, above) comes in with a lifetime best along with a conference title in one of the deepest and fastest conferences in the nation in hopes for a NCAA title.

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2015 ACC Women’s Championship Fan Guide: American records on high alert, UVA chases 8-straight

Virginia’s Courtney Bartholomew will have swim fans on American Record Watch all week after some blistering mid-season performances.

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UNC topples Virginia on the road in battle for regular season women’s ACC dominance

The UNC Tar Heels went on the road, knocking off 7-time defending ACC women’s champs Virginia to remain undefeated within the conference. The UNC men also triumphed, winning 13 of 16 events.

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Georgia Women, Cal Men Take UGA Fall Invitational

Cal’s Ryan Murphy swam to a win and an NCAA A cut in the 200 Back to help propel the Cal Golden Bears to an overall win at the UGA Fall Invite.

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A and B Cuts Fall on Day 3 Prelims of UGA Fall Invite

Virginia’s Courtney Bartholomew swam to an NCAA A cut in the 200 Back during the last prelims session of the UGA Fall Invitational.

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Bartholomew, Franklin, and Kalisz grab ‘A’ cuts on Day Two Prelims of the Georgia Invite

Virginia’s Courtney Bartholomew owned the 100 back in prelims, with an A cut of 50.76 to top a star-studded field.

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Courtney Bartholomew swims second-fastest 100 back in history as Virginia relay scares US Open record

Courtney Bartholomew nearly broke two national records at once at the Georgia Invite on Friday night.

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Virginia women, NC State men pick up wins in ACC split

Leah Smith (pictured) won back-to-back races to open things up for the Virginia women, while Simonas Bilis went 4-for-4 for NC State’s men.

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