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When Sophia Umstead picked Virginia, she knew she would be training with Olympic gold medalists and a group of the nation's elite that had won four NCAA titles in a row.
Balancing her training with the Cavaliers and with Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics in Holland, Umstead showed her potential quickly with a ninth-place finish in the 200-yard breaststroke at her first NCAA Championships, helping Virginia to another title.
As the college season ended and the long-course season began, Umstead continued to build her underwaters, ready for a big-stage performance.
Umstead put it all together to claim the national championship in the 200-meter breaststroke on Wednesday, July 29, in Irvine, California.
More: How MLA's Sophia Umstead helped Virginia make swimming history with NCAA title
The Jenison High School graduate won the gold medal in 2:25.57, holding off the national field.
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