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NCAA 'A' Finalist Anna Keating Returning To Virginia For COVID Fifth Year
Anna Keating will be returning to Virginia for her COVID-19 fifth year, she announced via Instagram. Keating has helped the Virginia women to four straight NCAA titles.
Keating was the #10 ranked recruit coming out of high school. She made an instant impact upon her arrival in Charlottesville, finishing 4th in the 200 breast and 6th in the 100 breast at the 2021 ACC Championships. She also was 14th in the 200 IM. She qualified for NCAAs as a freshman, finishing 18th in the 100 breast and 21st in the 200 breast.
She finished 6th in both the 100 and 200 breaststrokes at 2022 ACCs, once again punching her ticket to NCAAs. She made her first finals at NCAAs, finishing 8th in the 200 breast in a personal best time of a 2:07.10. She also was 13th in the 100 breast in a 59.05. She scored 14.5 individual points, helping the team to another NCAA title.
As a junior, she was 8th in the 200 breast, 12th in the 100 breast, and 43rd in the 200 IM at ACCs. She swam a best time at NCAAs in the 200 breast, clocking a 2:06.73 for 6th. She also was 20th in the 100 breast. She scored 12 individual points to help the team to the 2023 NCAA title.
She switched her event lineup for ACCs this past season, swimming the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 400 IM. She finished 3rd in the 200 breast, 5th in the 400 IM, and 11th in the 100 breast.
She kept that lineup for NCAAs, finishing 8th in the 200 breast to score 11 individual points. She also was 35th in the 400 IM and 42nd in the 100 breast. Her ‘A’ final swim in the 200 breast was alongside Alex Walsh who captured the NCAA title.
This summer, Keating made the final of the women’s 200 breaststroke, finishing 6th in a 2:29.54. Her lifetime best stands at a 2:24.62 in the event.
The return of Keating allows Virginia to stay even more of a favorite to make a run at a 5th straight NCAA title. The team also returns Alex Walsh and Maxine Parker for their 5th years. The incoming class for this fall is also the #1 ranked recruiting class featuring names such as Claire Curzan and Leah Hayes.
The Virginia women qualified 19 swimmers make the cutline for 2024 NCAAs and had to cut one to get down to the maximum 18. They then cut another swimmer to make room for a diver. With Keating’s return, they now return 15 out of the 17 swimmers that competed at 2024 NCAAs.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Four new trollies will join the VB Wave Trolley fleet beginning May 10, when Virginia Beach Wave Trolley will resume its seasonal service along the oceanfront.
Trolley season lasts through September 25-27 for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.
A total of 14 new trollies will be part of the fleet this year, gradually replacing the older versions. The 29-foot trolley replica buses seat 29 people and feature wooden seats, with “sky-blue and sand-colored brown exterior,” according to Hampton Roads Transit (HRTS). Last year, 281,507 riders used the trolley system.
“This year marks the 42nd season of the VB Wave trolley, and these new trollies will provide a comfortable, safe, and efficient ride for visitors and locals alike,” William E. Harrell said. He is the president and CEO of HRT. “As part of our partnership with the city of Virginia Beach, the VB Wave makes it easy for everyone to visit attractions and explore the Oceanfront and beyond without the hassles of parking or the high cost of gas,” Harrell said.
The following routes will operate May 10 through Sept. 27 for the Neptune Festival:
Route 30 is the Atlantic Avenue Trolley, running along the Oceanfront between JT’s Grommet Island Park to Fortieth Street. This service operates daily from 8 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Route 31 is the aquarium and campground trolley along General Booth Boulevard. It runs daily from 9:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m. through Labor Day and again on Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 11 through Sept. 27. Route 31 also extends to Atlantic Avenue and 18th Street.
Route 35 is the Bayfront Bus, providing service between Parks Avenue and 19th Street and Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road, enabling customers to visit Chesapeake Bay beaches, First Landing State Park, and Bayfront restaurants. It operates daily from 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. through Labor Day and then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from Sept. 11 through the Sept. 27 festival
The VB Wave trolley connects to HRT bus lines, Routes 20 and 960, with access to the Newtown Road Light Rail Station and the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Fares are $2 one way or $4.50 for an all-day pass. Kids 17 and under ride free with a paying adult. Riders can pay for tickets using HRT’s GoMobile app and a credit card. Riders can create and manage multiple virtual cards and reload value for easy group boarding, and need to have a unique scannable virtual card for boarding. Children are not required to scan a virtual card or pay fare when boarding with an adult.
Customers can also tap to pay using credit and debit cards. KOA Campground, Virginia Gift Shop, nine Sunsations locations, and Ocean Wave Gift Shop sell tickets. Riders can also pay with exact change cash onboard the trolley.
In addition, HRT is introducing a new route in Virginia Beach beginning May 10. The new Route 981 will connect the Amazon Fulfillment Center (ORF 4) at 1795 Dam Neck Road with the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Route 33 service is being restored to Atlantic Avenue and 68th Street 365 days a year to support the oceanfront hospitality industry.
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