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Emma Weber

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Emma Weber
Personal information
BornDenver, Colorado, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 (176cm)
Weight140 lb (64 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportWomen's swimming
StrokesBreaststroke
ClubUniversity of Denver Hilltoppers
College teamUniversity of Virginia[1]
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 4x100 m medley
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2024 Budapest 4×100 m medley

Emma Weber is an American competitive swimmer and Olympic gold-medal holder. Weber was a member of the 2024 USA Olympic swimming team, notably earning gold in the US Women's 4 x 100-meter medley relay, and 23rd in the Women's 100-meter breastroke.[2] She also competed at the 2023 Pan American Games where she won a silver medal for the United States.

Early-life, swimming, and education

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Weber was born in Denver, Colorado to Kurt and Deidre Weber.[2] Weber attended Regis Jesuit where she was coached by Nick Frasersmith, who had previously coached Olympic swimmers Missy Franklin and Clark Smith. In an interview with The Denver Post, Weber cited 'Missy' as an early-inspiration for her, and often visualized going to the Olympics like her.[3] Weber graduated Regis Jesuit in 2022.

University of Virginia Cavaliers Swim & Dive (2023-current)

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Weber currently competes for the NCAA division-one, University of Virginia Cavaliers Swim & Dive under head coach, Tedd Desorbo. Weber is a junior as of 2025, and is currently enrolled in the UVA College of Arts and Sciences.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Emma Weber". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. August 26, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Emma Weber". www.teamusa.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  3. ^ "Emma Weber finds home in water. Former Regis Jesuit star ready to embrace Olympic experience". The Denver Post. 2024-07-21. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  4. ^ "Emma Weber". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
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