Virginia's Women Win Record-Tying Fifth NCAA Swimming Championship

In a remarkable display at the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships, Virginia secured its fifth consecutive title, tying a record held by Texas and Stanford. Gretchen Walsh and Claire Curzan both set NCAA records, with Walsh breaking her own mark in the 100 freestyle at 44.71 seconds and Curzan establishing a new record in the 200 backstroke at 1:46.82. Virginia's 544 points far outpaced second-place Stanford, which finished with 417 points. Walsh's victories included the 50-yard freestyle, where she clocked in at 20.49 seconds, and she played a crucial role in the Cavaliers' win in the 200 freestyle relay. Despite her success, Walsh expressed disappointment over not achieving her personal best time in the individual 50 freestyle. The championships took place at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center over four days, showcasing multiple individual and relay events.