Virginia Swimming
and Diving

In the News
Summer 2007 Season

ACC Swimming and Diving Weekly Press Release

ACC Sports

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Date

Article

Tallahassee Democrat

September 27, 2007

FSU Athletes Have NCAA Woes--Article on the academic fraud allegations within the Florida State athletic department.

Clemson Sports

September 27, 2007

Clemson Swimming & Diving to Hold Orange & White Meet Saturday--Article previewing Clemson’s Orange/White meet.

USA Swimming

September 26, 2007

National Team and National Junior Team Rosters Posted-- Article on Ryan Hurley and Pat Mellors being named to the USA Swimming National Team.

NC State Sports

September 25, 2007

Late Bloomer Crowder Keeps up with the Pack--Article profiling NC State senior Brian Crowder.

Maryland Sports

September 25, 2007

Schroeder to Serve as Interim Swim Coach--Article on Jarod Schroeder being named interim swimming and diving coach at Maryland.

FSU News

September 24, 2007

Off and Swimming--Article with results from Florida State’s Pentathlon.

Maryland Sports

September 24, 2007

2007-08 Men's Swimming Outlook--Article previewing Maryland’s swimming and diving 2007-08 season.

Maryland Sports

September 24, 2007

2007-08 Women's Swimming Outlook--Article previewing Maryland’s swimming and diving 2007-08 season.

USA Swimming

September 20, 2007

20 Questions with Fran Crippen-- Article profiling Virginia alumni Fran Crippen.

Duke Sports

September 19, 2007

Duke in Venice--Article profiling Duke’s student athletes studying abroad this summer.

NCAA

September 18, 2007

NCAA Collaborates with USA Swimming on Times Database-- Article on the partnership between the NCAA and USA Swimming to develop an online database of times for NCAA Division I meets.

USA Swimming

September 18, 2007

USA Swimming Announces Partnership with NCAA-- Article on the partnership between the NCAA and USA Swimming to develop an online database of times for NCAA Division I meets.

Technician
(NC State)

September 18, 2007

Hautau Takes New Role, Rival of Alma Mater-- Article on Ted Hautau being named diving coach at NC State.

Maryland Sports

September 17, 2007

Terps Open Against Johns Hopkins--Article with Maryland’s swimming and diving schedule.

North Carolina Sports

September 17, 2007

Tar Heel Swimmers Host Benefit for Lyndsey's TLC Foundation-- Article on North Carolina’s benefit for cystic fibrosis.

Marin Independent Journal

September 16, 2007

Champions Find Their Strokes to Defend Tiburon Mile Titles--Article with results from the Tiburon Mile open water swim.

Clemson Sports

September 6, 2007

Clemson Swimming & Diving Teams Recognized--Article on Clemson’s swimming and diving teams being named Academic All American squads.

Duke Sports

September 4, 2007

Swimming Teams Combine to Form 5th Ranked Academic All America Taem--Article on Duke’s swimming and diving teams being named Academic All American squads.

NC State Sports

August 31, 2007

Ted Hautau Named NC State Diving Coach--Article on Ted Hautau being named diving coach at NC State.

Clemson Sports

August 30, 2007

Funeral Arrangements for Amy Moxie--Article on the funeral arrangements for Clemson freshman swimmer Amy Marie Moxie.

Clemson Sports

August 29, 2007

Clemson Swimming Program Mourns Death of Amy Moxie--Article on the death of Clemson freshman swimmer Amy Marie Moxie.

ACC Sports

August 29, 2007

Clemson Swimming Program Mourns Death of Amy Moxie--Article on the death of Clemson freshman swimmer Amy Marie Moxie.

College Swimming Coaches Association

August 29, 2007

CSCAA Academic All America Teams--Article on the CSCAA Academic America teams for the spring semester.  Virginia men’s and women’s team were both recognized for their academic excellence.

Daily Californian
(Cal)

August 29, 2007

Swimming Saga Ends with Hiring of Durden-- Article on Maryland head coach David Durden being hired as the men’s swimming coach at Cal.

Maryland Sports

August 28, 2007

Durden Takes Swim Post at California--Article on Maryland head coach David Durden being hired as the men’s swimming coach at Cal.

Cal Sports

August 28, 2007

California Hires David Durden as Men's Swimming Coach -- Article on Maryland head coach David Durden being hired as the men’s swimming coach at Cal.

Virginia Sports

August 24, 2007

UVA Diving Coach Fafara Retires -- Article on the retirement of Virginia Diving Coach David Fafara.

Daily Tar Heel
(North Carolina)

August 24, 2007

Peterson Keeps Turning Heads -- Article profiling North Carolina sophomore Chip Peterson.

Virginia Sports

August 20, 2007

Atlantic Coast Conference Names 221 Virginia Student Athletes to Honor Roll -- Article on the ACC’s Honor Roll.  28 Virginia swimmers and divers were honored -- Darren Ankosko, Jackie Apple, Stefan Bartl, Amber Bialas, Katy Bland, Mei Christensen, Erin Corgan, Anne Dawson, Caroline Dayton, Stephanie Glover, Tyler Gordon, Kenton Harris, Ryan Hurley, Rich Hutton, Daniel Johnson, Julie McLaughlin, Pat Mellors, Matt Miller, Mike Miller, Haley Parker, Geoff Parrish, Rory Schmidt, Bryan Stahl, Jenny Steiner, P.J. Sullivan, Leslie Swinley, Kristen Wallace, and Garrett Wren.

Virginia Sports

August 20, 2007

Virginia Strength & Conditioning Staff Adds 2 Assistant Coaches-- Article on Alissa Goldman being named the strength and conditioning coach for the swimming and diving program at Virginia..

ACC Sports

August 20, 2007

Atlantic Coast Conference Announces 2006-07 Academic Honor Roll--Article on the ACC’s Honor Roll.  28 Virginia swimmers and divers were honored -- Darren Ankosko, Jackie Apple, Stefan Bartl, Amber Bialas, Katy Bland, Mei Christensen, Erin Corgan, Anne Dawson, Caroline Dayton, Stephanie Glover, Tyler Gordon, Kenton Harris, Ryan Hurley, Rich Hutton, Daniel Johnson, Julie McLaughlin, Pat Mellors, Matt Miller, Mike Miller, Haley Parker, Geoff Parrish, Rory Schmidt, Bryan Stahl, Jenny Steiner, P.J. Sullivan, Leslie Swinley, Kristen Wallace, and Garrett Wren.

ACC Sports

August 20, 2007

2006-07 ACC Honor Roll--Article on the ACC’s Honor Roll.  28 Virginia swimmers and divers were honored -- Darren Ankosko, Jackie Apple, Stefan Bartl, Amber Bialas, Katy Bland, Mei Christensen, Erin Corgan, Anne Dawson, Caroline Dayton, Stephanie Glover, Tyler Gordon, Kenton Harris, Ryan Hurley, Rich Hutton, Daniel Johnson, Julie McLaughlin, Pat Mellors, Matt Miller, Mike Miller, Haley Parker, Geoff Parrish, Rory Schmidt, Bryan Stahl, Jenny Steiner, P.J. Sullivan, Leslie Swinley, Kristen Wallace, and Garrett Wren.

Virginia Tech Sports

August 20, 2007

Atlantic Coast Conference Announces 2006-07 Academic Honor Roll-- Article on the ACC’s Honor Roll.

FSU News

August 20, 2007

Making a Splash-- Article on Alex Braunfeld being hired as an assistant coach at Florida State.

Virginia Sports

August 13, 2007

Mellors Wins Gold with Record Setting Swim-- Article with results from the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.  Pat Mellors broke Michael Phelps WUG record in winning the 400 IM.  Pat’s time of 4:12.94 is the 7th fastest time this year and the 6th fastest time ever by an American.

www.uvaswimdive.com

August 13, 2007

Mellors Finish in the 400 IM-- Video of Pat Mellors finish in the 400 IM at the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.  Pat Mellors broke Michael Phelps WUG record in winning the 400 IM.  Pat’s time of 4:12.94 is the 7th fastest time this year and the 6th fastest time ever by an American.

USA Swimming

August 13, 2007

Mellors, Ritter Set Meet Records on 5th Night of WUG's-- Article with results from the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.  Pat Mellors broke Michael Phelps WUG record in winning the 400 IM.  Pat’s time of 4:12.94 is the 7th fastest time this year and the 6th fastest time ever by an American.

Yahoo

August 13, 2007

US Rules Pool at World University Games-- Article with results from the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.  Pat Mellors broke Michael Phelps WUG record in winning the 400 IM.  Pat’s time of 4:12.94 is the 7th fastest time this year and the 6th fastest time ever by an American.

World University Games

August 13, 2007

World University Games Men's 400 IM Results-- Article with results from the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.  Pat Mellors won the 400 IM with a time of 4:12.94, breaking Michael Phelps’ WUG record by over 4 seconds..

Maryland Sports

August 13, 2007

Terps Release 2007-08 Captains--Article with the captains for Maryland’s 2007-08 season.

North Carolina Sports

August 13, 2007

Matheis Earns Finalist Placing in Senior National Diving Championships-- Article with results from USA Diving National Championships.

North Carolina Sports

August 13, 2007

Walsh Sets 6 World Records at U.S. Master's Swimming Championships-- Article with results from USA Master’s Swimming Championships.

Maryland Sports

August 12, 2007

Kim, Thomasson Post Personal Bests at US Nationals--Article with results from the USA Swimming National Championships.

Virginia Sports

August 9, 2007

Hurley Claims Silver at World University Games-- Article with results from the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.  Ryan Hurley earned the silver medal in the 200 Breast with a time of 2:13.24.

USA Swimming

August 9, 2007

Team USA Sets Universiade Record in Women's 400 M Free Relay-- Article with results from the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.  Ryan Hurley earned the silver medal in the 200 Breast with a time of 2:13.24.

World University Games

August 9, 2007

World University Games Men's 200 Breast Results-- Article with results from the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.  Ryan Hurley earned the silver medal in the 200 Breast with a time of 2:13.24.

Virginia Sports

August 6, 2007

UVA Swimmers Nab Olympic Trial Times-- Article with results from the USA Swimming National Championships.  Virginia had 12 swimmers achieve an Olympic Trials qualifying time during the meet.

USA Swimming

August 6, 2007

Crippen, Sutton Earn Silver at Opne Water Grand Prix-- Article with results from the Indianapolis 10K Grand Prix race.  Fran Crippen placed 2nd in a photo finish.

Swim Info

August 6, 2007

Mark Warkentin, Kirsten Groome Claim Indianapolis Open Water Grand Prix 10K Titles-- Article with results from the Indianapolis 10K Grand Prix race.  Fran Crippen placed 2nd in a photo finish.

Swim Info

August 6, 2007

USA Open Water Grand Prix Highlights-- Article with video of the Indianapolis 10K Grand Prix race.  Fran Crippen placed 2nd in a photo finish.

Virginia Tech Sports

August 6, 2007

Hokies Excel at U.S. Swimming & Diving National Championships-- Article with results from USA Swimming National Championships.

North Carolina Sports

August 4, 2007

Sprague Captures 4th in 1500 Meter Free-- Article with results from USA Swimming National Championships.

North Carolina Sports

August 2, 2007

3 Tar Heels Post Top 16 Finishes at U.S. Nationals-- Article with results from USA Swimming National Championships.

Florida State Sports

August 1, 2007

Seminoles Release 2007-08 Schedule-- Article on Florida State’s 2007-08 swimming and diving schedule.

Clemson Sports

August 1, 2007

Clemson Swimmers Participates in US National Swimming & Diving Championships--Article previewing USA Swimming National Championships

Virginia Sports

July 31, 2007

Virginia Swimmers Gear Up for U.S. Nationals-- Article previewing USA Swimming National Championships.

North Carolina Sports

July 31, 2007

Carolina Distance Swimmers Excel at U.S. Championships-- Article with results from USA Swimming National Championships.

Maryland Sports

July 27, 2007

Terps Have 8 in US Nationals--Article previewing USA Swimming National Championships.

Florida State Sports

July 25, 2007

Seminole Swimming & Diving Ink 4 More Recruits from Across the Pond-- Article on recruits signed by Florida State.

Clemson Sports

July 24, 2007

Clemson Announces 2007-08 Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Schedule--Article on Clemson’s 2007-08 swimming and diving schedule.

Florida State Sports

July 24, 2007

Florida State Swimming & Diving Nabs Top Assistant-- Article on Alex Braunfeld being named an assistant coach at Florida State.

Pan American Games

July 21, 2007

Men's 200 Fly Final Results-- Article with results for the 200 Fly finals at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Stefan Hirniak swimming for Canada placed 7th in the event.

Swimming Canada

July 20, 2007

Edmonton's Kier Maitland Wins Bronze in 1500 Freestyle at Pan Am Games-- Article with results for the 200 Fly finals at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Stefan Hirniak swimming for Canada placed 7th in the event.

USA Swimming

July 21, 2007

Fran Crippen after Winning Gold at Pan Am Games-- Photo of Stefan Hirniak receiving his bronze medal at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

North Carolina Sports

July 21, 2007

UNC's Peterson Claims Pan American Games Gold-- Article with results from the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Virginia Sports

July 20, 2007

UVA Alums Continue Success at Pan Am Games-- Article with results from the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Brielle White was 4th in the 100 Back missing the bronze by just .03 seconds.  Stefan Hirniak qualified for the finals of the 200 Fly.

Swimming Canada

July 20, 2007

Stephanie Horner Wins 2 of Canada's 4 swimming medals at Pan Am Games-- Article with results for the 200 Fly semifinals at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Stefan Hirniak swimming for Canada qualified for the finals in the event.

Pan American Games

July 20, 2007

Men's 200 Fly Semifinal Results-- Article with results for the 200 Fly semifinals at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Stefan Hirniak swimming for Canada qualified for the finals in the event.

USA Swimming

July 20, 2007

Hehn and Crippen Break Pan Am Records to Top Prelims-- Article with results from the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Brielle White led off the 400 Medley Relay for the U.S. squad and qualified for finals.

Brown Sports

July 20, 2007

Peter Brown Announces Hiring of Craig Nisgor as an Assistant Swim Coach-- Article on former assistant coach Craig Nisgor being hired as an assistant at Brown.

Duke Sports

July 20, 2007

Former Blue Devil Lauren Hancock Qualifies for Olympic Trials--Article on Duke’s Lauren Hancock qualifying for the Olympic Trials..

USA Swimming

July 19, 2007

Matt Patton is Golden at Pan Ams-- Article with results from the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Brielle White placed 4th in the 100 Back.

Pan American Games

July 19, 2007

Women's 100 Back Final Results-- Article with results for the finals of the 100 Back at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Brielle White for the U.S. placed 4th in the event missing the bronze medal by just .03 seconds.

Swimming Canada

July 19, 2007

Stefan Hirniak Battles back from Illness with Fastest 200 Butterfly Qualifying Time at Pan Am Games-- Article with results for the 200 Fly prelims at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Stefan Hirniak swimming for Canada qualified for the semifinals in the event.

Pan American Games

July 19, 2007

Men's 200 Fly Prelim Results-- Article with results for the 200 Fly prelims at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Stefan Hirniak swimming for Canada qualified for the semifinals in the event.

USA Swimming

July 18, 2007

Matt Patton is Golden at Pan Ams-- Article with results from the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Brielle White qualified for the finals of the 100 Back.

Pan American Games

July 18, 2007

Women's 100 Back Semifinal Results-- Article with results for the semifinals of the 100 Back at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Brielle White for the U.S. qualified for the finals in the event.

Virginia Sports

July 17, 2007

Hirniak Earns Bronze with Team Canada-- Article on Stefan Hirniak earning a bronze medal in the 800 Free Relay at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Pan American Games

July 17, 2007

USA 4X200M Freestyle Relay for the 1st Time-- Article with results for the 800 Free Relay at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Stefan Hirniak earned a bronze medal swimming a leg for Canada.

Pan American Games

July 17, 2007

Men's 800 Free Relay Results-- Article with results for the 800 Free Relay at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Stefan Hirniak earned a bronze medal swimming a leg for Canada.

Pan American Games

July 17, 2007

Women's 100 Back Prelim Results-- Article with results for the 100 Back at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Brielle White for the U.S. had the 2nd fastest time in the prelims.  She will swim in the semifinals Wednesday morning.

Swimming Canada

July 17, 2007

Canada Opens Swimming Finals with 2 Bronze at Pan Am Games-- Article on Stefan Hirniak earning a bronze medal in the 800 Free Relay at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

USA Swimming

July 17, 2007

Women's 800M Free Relay Breaks Pan Am Record-- Article with results from the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Brielle White qualified for the semifinals of the 100 Back.

Yahoo

July 17, 2007

Stefan Hirniak Receives Bronze Medal at Pan Am Games-- Photo of Stefan Hirniak receiving his bronze medal at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Virginia Sports

July 16, 2007

Crippen Captures 1st Gold of Pan American Games-- Article on Fran Crippen winning the gold medal in the 10K open water race at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Chip Peterson from North Carolina placed 2nd.

Maryland Sports

July 16, 2007

Budde Named Women's Swim Coach & Aquatics Director at Greensboro College--Article on former Maryland swimmer Scot Budde being named Head Coach at Greensboro College.

North Carolina Sports

July 16, 2007

Peterson Takes Silver at Pan Am Games-- Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

USA Swimming

July 14, 2007

Crippen & Sutton Win Gold at Pan Ams-- Article on Fran Crippen winning the gold medal in the 10K open water race at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Chip Peterson from North Carolina placed 2nd.

Pan American Games

July 14, 2007

USA Gets Double Gold in Open Water-- Article on Fran Crippen winning the gold medal in the 10K open water race at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Chip Peterson from North Carolina placed 2nd.

Pan American Games

July 14, 2007

10K Open Water Results-- Article on Fran Crippen winning the gold medal in the 10K open water race at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Chip Peterson from North Carolina placed 2nd.

USA Swimming

July 13, 2007

U.S. Open Water Swimmers to Compete Saturday at Pan American Games-- Article previewing the 10K race at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Fran Crippen will represent the U.S. in the race.

Yahoo

July 14, 2007

Fran Crippen in Pan Am 10K Open Water Race-- Photo of Fran Crippen winning the gold medal in the 10K open water race at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Chip Peterson from North Carolina placed 2nd.

Yahoo

July 14, 2007

Fran Crippen in Pan Am 10K Open Water Race-- Photo of Fran Crippen winning the gold medal in the 10K open water race at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Chip Peterson from North Carolina placed 2nd.

Clemson Sports

July 11, 2007

4 Tiger Swimmers to Compete at USA Swimming Meet--Article previewing USA Swimming Southern Sectional meet.

Virginia Tech Sports

July 11, 2007

Memorial Patch to be Worn on All Athletic Jerseys-- Article on the patch that Virginia Tech teams will wear to honor the victims of the shooting this April.

Maryland Sports

July 10, 2007

Ferdinand Travels to Pan American Games--Article previewing the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Maryland Sports

July 10, 2007

Terps Host Potomac Valley LSC--Article previewing the Potomac Valley Senior Championship meet.

Georgia Tech Sports

July 9, 2007

7 Jackets Named to All-ACC Academic Swimming & Diving Teams--Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

NC State Sports

July 7, 2007

4 Swimmers & Divers Earn ACC All-Academic Honors--Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

Clemson Sports

July 6, 2007

2006-07 All-ACC Academic Women's Swimming & Diving Team Announced--Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

Clemson Sports

July 6, 2007

2006-07 All-ACC Academic Men's Swimming & Diving Team Announced--Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

Virginia Tech Sports

July 6, 2007

2006-07 All-ACC Academic Men's Swimming & Diving Team Announced-- Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

Virginia Tech Sports

July 6, 2007

2006-07 All-ACC Academic Women's Swimming & Diving Team Announced-- Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

USA Swimming

July 5, 2007

Fran Crippen: Open to Opportunities-- Article profiling former Virginia swimmer Fran Crippen.

Melanie Valerio

July 5, 2007

Rock Band Sponsors Former Olympian Turned Triathlete-- Article on former Virginia swimmer Melanie Valerio getting the band, Cheap Trick, to sponsor the 1st custom made triathlon bike.

Home News Tribune

July 5, 2007

Virginia's Hirniak Has Lofty Goals--Article profiling Virginia’s Stefan Hirniak who will represent Canada at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

ACC Sports

July 5, 2007

2006-07 All-ACC Academic Men's Swimming & Diving Team Announced--Article on the ACC’s All Academic men’s swimming and diving team.

ACC Sports

July 5, 2007

2006-07 All-ACC Academic Women's Swimming & Diving Team Announced--Article on the ACC’s All Academic women’s swimming and diving team.

Duke Sports

July 5, 2007

6 Blue Devils Selected to All-ACC Academic Swimming & Diving Team--Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

Miami Sports

July 5, 2007

5 Named to All-ACC Academic Swimming & Diving Teams-- Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

Florida State Sports

July 5, 2007

5 Seminoles Named to 2006-07 Men's All-ACC Academic Team-- Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

Florida State Sports

July 5, 2007

Seminoles Women Swimmers Lead Way Academically-- Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

Maryland Sports

July 5, 2007

5 Swimmers Earn All-ACC Academic Honors--Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

North Carolina Sports

July 5, 2007

10 UNC Swimmers Named to 2007 All-ACC Academic Teams-- Article on the ACC’s All Academic swimming and diving team.

North Carolina Sports

July 4, 2007

Peterson & Sprague Turn in Splendid Efforts at Santa Clara Meet-- Article with results from the Santa Clara Invite meet.

North Carolina Sports

July 2, 2007

Carolina Adds Stefanski to Swimming Staff-- Article on Eric Stefanski being named an assistant coach at North Carolina.

North Carolina Sports

July 2, 2007

Carolina Taps 2007-08 Swimming Captains-- Article on the captains for North Carolina.