Todd DeSorbo

After Trials Struggles, Gretchen Walsh Suits Up And Goes Best Time In 3 Years

A new approach to swimming 100s helped Gretchen Walsh achieve a 100 free time of 53.86 at the 2022 U.S. National Championships, her fastest in three years.

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Todd DeSorbo Sheds Light on USA’s Decision-Making for 2022 Worlds Relays

DeSorbo breaks down specifics on how he keeps his energy up through long 8-day meets, his role as a head coach, and relay selection for Team USA.

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Former Georgia Swimmer Maxine Parker Announces Transfer to Virginia

Parker will add on to Virginia’s already incredible depth in the 50, 100, and 200 free, and could be a key member of their 800 free relay next year.

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Kate Douglass Named 2022 Honda Sport Award Winner For Swimming & Diving

During her junior year at UVA, Douglass swept her individual events at the 2022 NCAA Championships, winning the 50 freestyle, 200 breaststroke and 100 fly.

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USA Swimming Names 5 Assistant Coaches for 2022 World Championships

For the second straight year, Ron Aitken (above) has put three swimmers on the United States’ primary long course roster. This year, he was rewarded with an official spot on staff.

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Former Towson Head Coach Jake Shrum Returns To UVA In Assistant Role

Shrum, a 2008 UVA grad, will return to his alma mater after spending the last six seasons as the head swimming and diving coach at Towson University.

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ACC Unveils 2021-22 Swimming & Diving Annual Awards

Virginia’s Kate Douglass (pictured) earned ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Year honors, while Louisville’s Nicolas Albiero won the men’s award.

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Two USA Swimming Coaches Receive USOPC Supporting Coaches of the Year Honors

USOPC honors Ron Aitken as Developmental Coach of the Year and Todd DeSorbo as College Coach of the Year.

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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Honors 2021 Supporting Coaches of the Year

Todd DeSorbo was one of eight coaches honored, with recipients coming from five different sports.

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Todd DeSorbo Named USOPC College Coach of the Year

Virginia swimming & diving head coach Todd DeSorbo was named College Coach of the Year by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

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Kate Douglass, Leon Marchand Named CSCAA Swimmers Of The Year

Awards were announced for the men’s and women’s swimmer, coach, diver, and diving coach of the year for the 2021-22 season by the CSCAA.

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2022 Swammy Awards: NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving

Virginia’s Kate Douglass had one of the best NCAA Championship meets that we’ve ever seen this weekend in Atlanta, breaking 2 individual NCAA Records.

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2022 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Night One Photo Vault

Night one kicked off in Atlanta for Women’s NCAAs, here are the best shots from SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser, who is on deck in Atlanta for the week.

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Practice + Pancakes: Madden, Weyant Throw Down Monster UVA Threshold Workout

On Tuesday afternoons, associate head coaches Blaire Bachman and Tyler Fenwick combine their groups and gut out a ‘red’ set

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Alexis Wenger Won’t Use Her 5th Year of Collegiate Swimming Eligibility

They touch on topics such as UVA relays, the mindset of defending their title, and racing ACC opponents at both the conference and national levels.

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