Seven Cavaliers Selected to Compete at World Aquatics Championship

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – USA Swimming, the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, today released its roster for the 2024 World Aquatics Short Course Swimming Championships (25m), which takes place December 10-15 at the Duna Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Senior Jack Aikins grad student Alex Walsh, senior Gretchen Walsh, junior Emma Weber and freshman Katie Grimes, who will join the Cavaliers in January, have all been named to the 32-athlete roster. Alumnae Kate Douglass and Paige Madden are also competing.

The roster features 21 Paris 2024 Olympians and multiple short -ourse champions, including Douglass. Last year’s U.S. short course worlds roster led the medal table with 36 total medals.

The coaching staff will be named at a later date.

Cavaliers on the USA World Aquatices Championships (25m) Roster