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Virginia Cavaliers Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics with Top Performances in Swimming, Tennis, and Track
The Virginia Cavaliers will be strongly represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics across various sports, including women's soccer, women's tennis, women's track and field, and men's and women's swimming. Virginia now makes up 25% of the Women's Olympic Swim Team. Gretchen Walsh set a new world record with 55.18 seconds...
DeSorbo talks on handling the pressure of the Olympics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 SPORTS)-- For UVA swimming and diving coach, Todd DeSorbo, being the coach for Team USA is a dream come true. It's also one for his swimmers, but competing on the world's biggest stage is pretty daunting. It's not just a physical challenge, it's a mental one as well.
Muskegon senior offensive lineman Jim Harris Jr. commits to Virginia
MUSKEGON, MI – It takes a lot to move Jim Harris Jr. off his spot. The punishing run blocker for the Muskegon Big Reds football team has almost always stonewalled his opponents at the line of scrimmage and helped anchor an offensive line that powered Muskegon to a Division 2 state championship last November.
Past, Present, and Future UVA Athletes Shine at US Olympic Trials
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – UVA Athletics will be well represented later this month at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after a dominant performance throughout both Olympic Trial competitions in Indianapolis and Eugene, Oregon. Todd Desorbo will lead USA Swim’s Women’s team in the competition and will...
Cavalier Trio Headlines VaSID All-State Honors
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – A total of six Cavaliers garnered All-State honors from Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). Malik Washington was named the state’s Offensive Player of the Year while quarterback Anthony Colandrea and Kam Robinson swept Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Washington was also voted...
Madison grad satisfied with Olympic trials swimming performance
Madison High School graduate Anna Keating finished sixth in the finals of the women’s 200 breaststroke race at the recent U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Her time was 2:29.54. “I was happy with my sixth-place finish in the finals,” Keating said. “That was my main goal to be in the final with three of my other [University of Virginia] teammates. My time wasn’t a PR. But I wasn’t bothered by that because I was able to place well.”
Alaimo Selected for U.S. Women’s U20 National Team
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia attacker and rising sophomore, Madison Alaimo, has been selected to the final 22-player roster for the United States Women’s U20 National team as announced today (July 2) by head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller. The team will compete at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20...
BUILDING A POLO LEGACY ACROSS AMERICA - AN ARTICLE BY CLICKPOLOUSA
Ignacio “Nachi” Viana's journey from Uruguay to the United States exemplifies passion for the sport. Four years ago, he moved to study at the University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia), but after the pandemic hit, he fully committed to his polo career. Starting with a 3-goal handicap and support from his older brother Felipe Viana*, Nachi built a strong foundation, acquiring horses and playing year round.
Former Cavalier Williams Wins Women’s Pole Vault Final: Going to 1st Olympics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): Former UVA TFXC pole vaulter Bridget Williams won her first USTF Olympic Trials gold medal after finishing top of the field in the Women’s Vault final on Sunday in Oregon. After Friday’s qualifying round, she entered the final round at the bottom of the field thanks to three straight misses at 4.53 meters. Normally only 12 competitors are given spots in the final, but 13 went into Sunday’s final for both men and women.
Virginia women’s soccer team introduces highly-ranked 7-member signing class
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia women’s soccer team will welcome seven newcomers to Grounds as part of the 2024-25 class of newcomers, it was announced by head coach Steve Swanson. The group of newcomers includes four freshmen and three transfers. The four freshmen make up the...
TomSox Bounce Back with Dramatic Comeback Victory Against Turks
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Last night (Tuesday, July 2, 2024) the Harrisonburg Turks were riding high after a demonstrative victory at home over the Southern Division leading Charlottesville Tom Sox. The Tom Sox entered play on July 2nd knowing what they needed to do differently and looked to execute a reversal of fortunes in game 2 to hold the Turks’ division advance in the 2024 Valley League Baseball season. 2 innings into the game, it was looking like more of the same for the home team, with pitcher David Davilla taking the mound in the third with a 5-2 over his opponent, Tom Sox starter Palmer O’Beirne.
Devin Williams Joins Best Virginia
Tuesday afternoon, the Final Fourcast announced the return of former West Virginia University forward Devin Williams to the Best Virginia roster for a shot at the million-dollar prize in The Basketball Tournament (TBT). “Devin Williams was one of the best bigs to ever play at WVU," said head coach Chase Harler. “Devin is a fierce competitor, and his presence in the paint is exactly what we need. He’s a guy who is willing to do whatever he can to win. We’re excited to welcome him back to Best Virginia!" Williams suited up for Best Virginia in the team’s inaugural run...
Turks return to VMP, downing first place Charlottesville 10-4
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Following the Valley Baseball League All-Star Game over the weekend, the Harrisonburg Turks wasted no time Monday evening, defeating the Charlottesville Tom Sox 10-4. Both teams were tied 1-1 in the third inning before Luke Hatcher’s two-RBI double helped open the floodgates for the Turks’ offense. Hatcher, along with JMU’s Jake Cannizzaro, finished the evening with a multi-hit performance, each driving in four runs.
UVA Head Coach Sargent wins Charlottesville City Amateur Senior Division Title
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – In a demonstration of the credentials that earned him the head coaching post of UVA Golf, Bowen Sargent won the Charlottesville City Amateur Golf Championship senior division title on Sunday. At Meadowcreek Golf Course, Sargent went into the second day of competition in...
Virginia Wrestling Announces 2024-25 Newcomers
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia wrestling program will welcome a group of 10 wrestlers to the squad for the 2024-25 academic year as head coach Steve Garland announced the group of newcomers to the program on Monday (July 1). The class of newcomers features five state champions and multiple...
Gretchen Walsh named 2024 ACC Athlete of the Year
Rising senior Gretchen Walsh was officially honored Wednesday as the recipient of the Mary Garber Award, given annually to the best female student-athlete in the ACC. The younger Walsh sister dominated her competition with ease in 2024 and now receives another honor before joining two other current Cavaliers — and Virginia swimming and diving coach Todd DeSorbo — competing for the United States at the Paris Olympics.
UVA Alumni Athletes to Represent Great Britian and Croatia at 2024 Summer Olympics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Many UVA athletes born in the USA will be representing their country at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France. However, UVA will also be well-represented by two of its most decorated international alumnae. 2019 UVA alumna Heidi Long has been named to...
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