Swimming and Diving takes second place in A-10 championships
By Jimmy James | February 21, 2023The University of Richmond women’s swimming and diving team placed second overall in the Atlantic 10 championships this past weekend.
The University of Richmond women’s swimming and diving team placed second overall in the Atlantic 10 championships this past weekend.
The women’s swimming and diving team defeated the James Madison University Dukes 158-139 at the Spider’s home pool of Robins Center Natatorium.
For UR’s head coach Matt Barany, using "Ted Lasso" for team bonding was just one of the many ways he tinkered with his championship team.
The men’s cross country team won their second every Atlantic 10 Championship, the first one coming in 2010.
Senior Brooke Fazio finished first in the 800m, turning in a flat track time of 2:05.70.
Despite the chaos involved with collegiate athletics in 2021, UR student-athletes are going to compete for championships this spring.
Barany said some team members hoped to make trial cuts for the 2021 Olympics, given that the 2020 Olympics were postponed.
The NCAA Woman of the Year program recognizes women collegiate athletics' excellence in their sport, academics and community.
The University of Richmond women’s swimming and diving team concluded its winter season on Feb. 22, finishing fourth in the A10 championships.
At the University of Richmond, the remainder of 10 varsity sports teams' seasons were canceled because of COVID-19.
Updates on the various men's and women's sports competitions from the past week.
Updates on the various men's and women's sports competitions from the past week.
Updates on the various men's and women's sports competitions from the past week.
Updates on the various men's and women's sports competitions from the past week.
Updates on the various men's and women's sports competitions from the past week.
Updates on the various men's and women's sports competitions from the past week.
Updates on the various men's and women's sports competitions from the past two weeks.
Head women's swimming and diving coach Matt Barany believes the secret to success at UR is simply a better balance between strain and recovery.
Junior Hannah Gouger qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympic Trials after an excellent season.
Updates on the various men's and women's sports competitions from this week.