University Of Virginia Women Win Their Third-Straight NCAA Swimming & Diving Title

The University of Virginia (UVA) Women’s Swimming & Diving Team captured their third consecutive NCAA title, with a victory at the 2021 NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships.

The Cavaliers, led by decorated head coach Todd DeSorbo, demonstrated their prowess in the pool with a resilient performance over the four-day competition, accumulating a total of 518 points. UVA’s total outperformed runner-up Stanford University (475 points) and third-place finisher University of California, Berkeley (368.5 points).

The Cavaliers were propelled to victory by a host of remarkable performances. Junior Paige Madden earned a pair of individual titles in the 200-yard individual medley (1:53.90) and the 400-yard individual medley (3:59.37). Moreover, freshman Kate Douglass etched her name in Cavalier history with her incredible performance in the 100-yard freestyle, clocking in at 46.46 seconds to break the NCAA Record. Douglass also earned a first place finish in the 200-yard breaststroke, with a time of 2:03.14.

The Women’s Swimming & Diving Team also excelled in the relay events, securing a first place finish in the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard medley relay. Notably, UVA’s 400-yard medley relay team of Douglass, Maddie Donohoe, Emily Hetzer, and Ella Nelson broke the NCAA record with a time of 3:20.60.

The Cavaliers’ impressive performance was further highlighted by the individual success of Maddie Donohoe, who earned two top-three finishes in the 200-yard butterfly (1:53.17) and 200-yard backstroke (1:51.04).

UVA’s third consecutive championship crown serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence, as well as Coach DeSorbo’s leadership. With the 2021 title in their possession, the Cavaliers have now won seven NCAA titles in the program’s 18-year history.

The University of Virginia Women’s Swimming & Diving Team have secured their third successive NCAA title, with an impressive victory at the 2021 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships.

Under the tutelage of esteemed head coach Todd DeSorbo, the Cavaliers compiled a total of 518 points, eclipsing runner-up Stanford University (475 points) and third-place finisher University of California, Berkeley (368.5 points).

Junior Paige Madden delivered a pair of individual titles in the 200-yard individual medley (1:53.90) and the 400-yard individual medley (3:59.37), while freshman standout Kate Douglass set a new NCAA Record in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 46.46 seconds. Douglass would also place first in the 200-yard breaststroke, clocking in at 2:03.14.

The Cavaliers’ dominance was further reflected in the relay events, garnering first place finishes in the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard medley relay. Notably, UVA’s 400-yard medley relay team of Douglass, Maddie Donohoe, Emily Hetzer, and Ella Nelson broke the NCAA record with a time of 3:20.60.

Donohoe herself was a major contributor for the Cavaliers, earning two top-three finishes in the 200-yard butterfly (1:53.17) and 200-yard backstroke (1:51.04).

UVA’s third consecutive NCAA Championship is a testament to their rigorous dedication to excellence, and Coach DeSorbo’s exemplary leadership. Over the course of the program’s 18-year history, the Cavaliers have now amassed a total of seven NCAA titles.