Virginia Announces Notable Women’s Recruiting Class

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia track and field program announced the women’s signing class for the 2025-26 season on Thursday (July 31). The women’s class features a total of 13 athletes, including three transfers and two international student-athletes. “Coming off an outstanding win at the 2025 ACC Outdoor Championships, we look forward to adding a well-rounded group of women to our roster,” said Virginia Track and Field Program Director Vin Lananna.  “We believe the following first year and transfer student-athletes will make an immediate impact and help us continue to compete at the highest level and look to defend the ACC team title.” Continuing to add talent in the throws, the Cavaliers bring in Aixa Corbacho and Charlotta Sandkulla. A native of Madrid, Spain, Corbacho recently won the Spanish U20 hammer throw championship with her mark of 60.82m. A native of Vaasa, Finland, Sandkulla finished runner-up in the hammer throw championship at the Tour de Hammer Tammela with her mark of 69.37m. The distance group continues to add depth as the Cavaliers add Sadie Adams, Abby Faith Cheesemen and Katie Payne to the roster. A native of Crozet, Va., Adams brings her talent up the road from The Covenant School
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