Mary Adams (2023) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Richmond Athletics

Mary Adams

Induction:
2023
Class:
2005

When the Richmond women’s swimming and diving dynasty began, Mary Adams was there virtually every stroke of the way. She was an integral member of Atlantic 10 championship teams in all four of her seasons, kicking off the Spiders’ unprecedented run of eight straight and 15 of 16 A10 titles.

She began her Spider career by earning A10 Rookie of the Year and First Team all-conference honors, setting league records in the 200 IM and 400 IM. As a sophomore, she was tabbed A10 Most Outstanding Performer, setting three records and winning every event she entered at the A10 Championships. Mary competed at the US Nationals as a sophomore.

Another First Team All A10 accolade came Mary’s way as a junior with three of her relay teams setting records at the A10 Championships. Adams swam a record-setting 400 IM time of 4:17.92 and won the 200 IM with a time of 2:03.49, earning her a berth at the NCAA Championships. She finished in the Top 40 in the 200 IM and 400 IM.

Adams concluded her career by again being named A10 Most Outstanding Performer as a senior when she won both the 200 IM and 400 IM for the fourth consecutive year.