Living legacy

Fourth-year UVA swimmers lead team to third national title


The University of Virginia women’s swimmers stole the show at the 2023 NCAA championship in Knoxville, where they won every relay and set several new NCAA and American records. Photo by Matt Riley / UVA Athletics.

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