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Emma Weber finishes 2nd in 100 Breast and punches ticket to Paris!

The first ever Hilltopper Olympian

6/20/2024 1:43:00 PM

HOW DO YOU DO YOU?

Holy Cow what a night! While it will not be officially announced until the roster math is complete, Emma Weber will represent the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Emma trained with the Hilltoppers throughout her high school years and is now training at the University of Virginia. Weber was on the National Junior Team her junior and senior year in high school, finished 12th at the 2021 Olympic Trials, and represented the US internationally the fall of 2021 at the World Cup in Budapest and Berlin. She also represented the US this past fall at the Pan American Games.
Check out the Swim Swam Article Here.

June 17th, 2024, in Lucas Oil Field, Weber swam a lifetime best time of 1:06.10 in the 100 Breast to finish second to 3-time Olympian Lilly King and beat defending Olympic Champion Lydia Jacoby. Weber is also competing in the 200 breast.

Current Hilltopper, Charlotte Wilson, is competing in the 100 back. TOPS Alumni Lawson Ficken and Anna Shaw are swimming the 50 free together, while Genevieve Franklin takes on the Canadian Trials. Two of our TOPS officials, Derigan Silver and Scott Powell, are representing our program at the US Trials this year.
Cheer on our Athletes at the US Trials Here.

Emma's story shows us how the DU Ritchie Center supports athletes as they build talent for their sport and a lifelong love for movement.
Emma, we cannot wait to cheer you on as you "do you!"

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