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A golden era of Tar Heel swimming

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This golden era, from the late 1970s into the early 1980s, saw UNC women's swimming and diving program flourish under the guidance of two young dynamic coaches – Jim Wood and Frank Comfort – and with them, Carolina competed, and finished, at the top of the national collegiate competitions. Sue Walsh is one of the most decorated athletes in Carolina history. (UNC.edu) Carolina Leadership Academy Honors Tar Heel Standouts
The Richard A. Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy identifies and recognizes top leaders each year with the Leader of Distinction Award. Eighteen Tar Heel student-athletes were.