Margot Ritchie - 2026-27 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Margot Ritchie
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-10
- Hometown:
- Chambersburg, Pa.
- Position:
- Back, IM
2025-26 (Fr.)
100 Backstroke - 56.57
200 Backstroke - 2:04.46
200 IM - 2:08.53
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The excellent coaching, hardworking teammates, and shared faith, and academic rigor made Liberty University the best option.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents, coaches, and teammates. They always push me to do my best, and to work through challenges. Through their help I have developed a strong work ethic and faith.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
YMCA nationals and Pennsylvania state meets.
Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
Some of my interests are hiking (especially early in the morning), art, baking, going to bed before 9pm and chemistry homework.
- Focused on backstroke and IM as a freshman
- Also competed in reserve relays
- Swam lifetime-best 56.58 during prelims for the 100 backstroke at American Conference Championship
- Clocked season-best times in both 200 back (2:04.46) and 200 IM (2:08.53) during prelims at conference meet\
- Home schooled
- Top times entering Liberty: 100 back SCY – 56.61; 200 back SCY – 2:02.39; 200 IM SCY – 2:07.91
- Daughter of Paul and Jennifer Ritchie
- Intends to major in biomedical science, with the goal of becoming a proctologist
- Birthday is Sept. 23
100 Backstroke - 56.57
200 Backstroke - 2:04.46
200 IM - 2:08.53
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The excellent coaching, hardworking teammates, and shared faith, and academic rigor made Liberty University the best option.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents, coaches, and teammates. They always push me to do my best, and to work through challenges. Through their help I have developed a strong work ethic and faith.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
YMCA nationals and Pennsylvania state meets.
Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
Some of my interests are hiking (especially early in the morning), art, baking, going to bed before 9pm and chemistry homework.
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