Bacon joins a strong backstroke group that already includes Sara Curtis, Isabelle Stadden, and Claire Curzan. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography
U.S. Olympian and LCM World Championship silver medalist Phoebe Bacon has announced that she will move to Charlottesville, Virginia to train with the Virginia pro group. Bacon makes the move after previously staying as a post-grad at her alma mater Wisconsin.
“I wish I could put into words everything Wisconsin means to me — unfortunately words alone cannot convey the love I have for Madison and the lifelong memories I have created over these last six years. Wisconsin gave me so much more than a place to train and compete. I found a home with teammates who are now family, and coaches who challenged me, pushed me, and believed in me to help me be the swimmer and person I am today.…