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Spiders Shine on Day 2 of Atlantic 10 Swimming Championships
Richmond swimmers and divers set school and conference records in Hampton, VA
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The University of Richmond swimming and diving team had a record-breaking day on the second day of the Atlantic 10 Championships. The Spiders' 200 medley relay team set a new school and conference record, while several individual swimmers also earned podium finishes, including gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Why it matters
The strong performance by the Richmond Spiders at the Atlantic 10 Championships showcases the program's continued excellence and competitiveness within the conference. The records set and medals won demonstrate the team's depth and talent, which could lead to a high finish in the overall team standings.
The details
Richmond's 200 medley relay team of Presley Baber, Julia Krichev, Caitlyn Hughes, and Hannah Wieczorek captured gold with a time of 1:30.40, breaking the school record and the previous Atlantic 10 record held by George Washington. In the 200 IM, Lena Amare won silver and Gabbie Primiano took bronze, while Presley Baber earned bronze in the 50 free. Several other Spiders swimmers and divers also advanced to finals and earned personal-best times.
- The Atlantic 10 Championships are taking place from February 19-22, 2026 in Hampton, Virginia.
- Day 2 of the championships was on February 20, 2026.
The players
University of Richmond
The University of Richmond is a private liberal arts university located in Richmond, Virginia. The school's athletic teams, known as the Spiders, compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Presley Baber
A member of the Richmond Spiders swimming and diving team who competed in the 200 medley relay and 50 free events.
Julia Krichev
A member of the Richmond Spiders swimming and diving team who competed in the 200 medley relay event.
Caitlyn Hughes
A member of the Richmond Spiders swimming and diving team who competed in the 200 medley relay and 50 free events.
Hannah Wieczorek
A member of the Richmond Spiders swimming and diving team who competed in the 200 medley relay and 50 free events.
What’s next
The Richmond Spiders will return to the pool on Friday, February 21 at 10 a.m. to begin the third day of the Atlantic 10 Championships.
The takeaway
The University of Richmond swimming and diving team's strong performance on day two of the Atlantic 10 Championships, including setting new school and conference records, demonstrates the program's continued excellence and competitiveness within the league.
