Virginia Wins Fifth Straight NCAA Women's Swimming Title

The University of Virginia women's swim and dive team secured its fifth consecutive national title by winning the 2025 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming & Diving National Championship, dominating the competition with 544 points, 127 ahead of Stanford. They achieved a remarkable feat, winning 10 out of 21 events and setting six NCAA records, with standout performances from Gretchen Walsh, who earned three individual titles and was named Swimmer of the Year for the second time. UVA's head coach Todd DeSorbo was recognized as Swim Coach of the Year for the fifth consecutive season. This victory marks UVA as one of only three programs to achieve five straight national titles in the sport's history, further solidifying its legacy with a total of 35 NCAA team championships. In the men's championships, notable performances included Texas junior Hubert Kos, who was the top individual point scorer, while Cal faced challenges in maintaining its previous dominance. Overall, the NCAA championships showcased impressive records and intense competition among the top collegiate swimmers.