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I also wanted to thank Albert, Sergio, and the whole team for being very supportive during the whole process. Can\u2019t wait to be a Hokie!&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Whitfield, who does his club swimming with Lynchburg YMCA, finaled in four events at the Speedo Summer East Championships after winning the 100m fly, 100m back, and 200m back at Virginia Long Course Seniors this past summer. 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