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She is one of many departures from the UK staff after coach <strong>Lars Jorgensen<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/lars-jorgensen-resigns-as-university-of-kentucky-coach-amid-investigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stepped down at the end of the season<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am extremely grateful and honored to be able to join Marshall&#8217;s program, and personally contribute my expertise to their already-found success,&#8221; Bonnett said <a href=\"https:\/\/herdzone.com\/news\/2023\/8\/8\/womens-swimming-and-diving-marshall-swimming-diving-hires-bailey-bonnett-as-assistant-coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in a university statement<\/a>. &#8220;I look forward to working alongside Ian (Walsh), the staff and the swimmers this season. Go Herd!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Bonnett spent five seasons at Kentucky, from 2018-22. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/caeleb-dressel-sydney-pickrem-win-sec-swimmer-of-the-year-honors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2018 SEC Freshman Female Swimmer of the Year<\/a> finished her career with nine career SEC bronze medals (three individual, six relay). She was a seven time All-American, including three times in the 200 breast and in the 400 individual medley as a fifth-year senior, and a seven-time honorable mention All-American.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to have Bailey joining our staff,&#8221; Marshall head coach <strong>Ian Walsh<\/strong> said. &#8220;She is a driven, passionate coach that is eager to learn and be part of building something special.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Bonnett left Lexington with school records in the 100 breast and 400 IM as well as one two medley relays. The native of Pittsburgh, Pa., qualified for U.S. Olympic Team Trials in 2021 and won a silver medal at Phillips 66 Nationals in the 400 medley relay. 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