Is Great Coaching Making the State of Virginia a Swimming Stronghold?
Learn how Gary Taylor has propelled Cavalier Aquatics into the national spotlight, from coaching Olympian Thomas Heilman to collaborating with Todd DeSorbo.
Caeleb Dressel Gives Update on Mindset Heading into 2028
SwimSwam recently caught up with 10x Olympic medalist Caeleb Dressel to get his perspective on where he’s at with his swimming.
Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Gabi Albiero Hits Season-Best 100 Free In Early January Dual
Albiero’s time of 47.85 was notably six-tenths faster than she was at the Ohio State Invitational in November, ranking her 14th in the NCAA this season.
Walsh Sisters Shine in Virginia 100 Speed Workout | PRACTICE + PANCAKES
On this Sunday morning, head coach Todd DeSorbo was running a 100-Speed workout, where Olympic sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh were both present
Still at ASU, Drew Kibler Rediscovering Love for Racing While Exploring Hobbies Outside Pool
Since returning to practices at ASU, Kibler has been training with new head coach Herbie Behm. But, Kibler hasn’t put swimming on the forefront just yet
Anna Moesch on Training with UVA: “I’ve pushed myself to be better than I thought I could”
Moesch has already achieved lifetime bests in the 100/200 Free this season and has swam on many of UVA’s A Relays.
Jack Aikins Looks Back on Experience in Budapest, Learning to Accept the Uncontrollable
Virginia 3rd-Year Jack Aikins recently got precious international experience while competing at the 2024 Short Course World Championships in Budapest
Aimee Canny on Two Week Holiday Break: “Really does help practice later on in the season”
Todd DeSorbo likes giving his international athletes a bit of extra time for their holiday break so they don’t have to stress about added travel
UVA Freshman Spencer Nicholas: “One of our bigger goals is to achieve more as a team”
At the Tennessee Invite, the freshman clocked personal bests in the 50 free (19.4), 100 free (42.7), and 100 fly (44.4, NCAA A Cut)
World Jr Champ Leah Hayes on Being a Part of UVA: “This is just, that team”
Growing her skills and focusing in on details, Hayes has already gone best times in the 200 Breast and 400 IM and neared PBs in the 200 IM and 200 free.
UVA Freshman Standout David King: “I hadn’t doubled or lifted coming into this year”
King, a native of Charlottesville, had grown up training with Gary Taylor at the local YMCA. Taylor is now in his first season as a UVA Associate head coach
Now with Olympic & World Champ Experience, Emma Weber Looking to Show What She Can Do in March
Weber scored points in 2 events at the NCAAs for the first time, qualified for her first Olympics, and capped the year in Budapest at SC World Champs
Alex Walsh Looks Back on 2024, Olympic DQ, SC Worlds: “I can’t say that I regret anything”
While filming at the University of Virginia recently, SwimSwam sat down with Alex Walsh, who has had quite the rollercoaster year in the pool
Gretchen Walsh Looks Back on Historic Year in Swimming: “2024 was definitely not easy”
While recently filming at the University of Virginia, we spoke with Gretchen about the meteoric year she’s had in the pool
Lilly King on Post-Paris Training: “I’m not doing as many practices this year”
A seasoned veteran on the international stage, Lilly King still has a lot left to give in the pool. She left Budapest with 4 medals
