**Sprint Freestyler Bianca Costea Transfers from Louisville to Virginia Tech**
Virginia Tech’s swimming program has just received a major boost with the addition of **Bianca Costea**, a talented **sprint freestyler** who is transferring from **Louisville**. Costea, a **Romanian native**, announced her decision on **Instagram**, expressing excitement about joining the Hokies for the **2025-26 season** [A](https://swimswam.com/sprint-freestyler-bianca-costea-announces-transfer-from-louisville-to-virginia-tech/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2ltc3dhbS5jb21cL3NwcmludC1mcmVlc3R5bGVyLWJpYW5jYS1jb3N0ZWEtYW5ub3VuY2VzLXRyYW5zZmVyLWZyb20tbG91aXN2aWxsZS10by12aXJnaW5pYS10ZWNoXC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiRlZkRTFhTHBrTkpSWlhYNVZnRWgzIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **A Rising Star in Sprint Freestyle**
Costea spent **two seasons at Louisville**, where she showcased her speed and potential in the **50 and 100 freestyle events**. While she did not compete at the **ACC Championships**, she posted impressive times, including a **lifetime best of 48.96 in the 100 free** at the **Louisville First Chance Meet** [A](https://swimswam.com/sprint-freestyler-bianca-costea-announces-transfer-from-louisville-to-virginia-tech/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiRlZkRTFhTHBrTkpSWlhYNVZnRWgzIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tXC9zcHJpbnQtZnJlZXN0eWxlci1iaWFuY2EtY29zdGVhLWFubm91bmNlcy10cmFuc2Zlci1mcm9tLWxvdWlzdmlsbGUtdG8tdmlyZ2luaWEtdGVjaFwvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Her best **short-course yards (SCY) times** include:
– **50 free:** 22.56
– **100 free:** 48.96
– **200 free:** 1:50.13
These times place her among the **top sprinters** in the ACC, and her arrival at Virginia Tech is expected to **strengthen the Hokies’ relay teams** [A](https://swimswam.com/sprint-freestyler-bianca-costea-announces-transfer-from-louisville-to-virginia-tech/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiRlZkRTFhTHBrTkpSWlhYNVZnRWgzIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tXC9zcHJpbnQtZnJlZXN0eWxlci1iaWFuY2EtY29zdGVhLWFubm91bmNlcy10cmFuc2Zlci1mcm9tLWxvdWlzdmlsbGUtdG8tdmlyZ2luaWEtdGVjaFwvIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiRFJaTTJMd3hudDE2ZktWNUh4elFFIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Why Virginia Tech?**
Costea’s decision to transfer comes as Virginia Tech looks to **build a competitive roster** for the upcoming season. The Hokies finished **9th out of 15 teams** at the **2025 ACC Championships**, with **411.5 points**, just behind **8th-place Pitt** [A](https://swimswam.com/sprint-freestyler-bianca-costea-announces-transfer-from-louisville-to-virginia-tech/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiRlZkRTFhTHBrTkpSWlhYNVZnRWgzIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tXC9zcHJpbnQtZnJlZXN0eWxlci1iaWFuY2EtY29zdGVhLWFubm91bmNlcy10cmFuc2Zlci1mcm9tLWxvdWlzdmlsbGUtdG8tdmlyZ2luaWEtdGVjaFwvIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Louisville, on the other hand, finished **3rd in the ACC**, making Costea’s move an interesting shift. While Virginia Tech did not have **finalists in the 50 or 100 free**, Costea’s presence could change that, as her times would have ranked **third on the Hokies’ roster this past season** [A](https://swimswam.com/sprint-freestyler-bianca-costea-announces-transfer-from-louisville-to-virginia-tech/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2ltc3dhbS5jb21cL3NwcmludC1mcmVlc3R5bGVyLWJpYW5jYS1jb3N0ZWEtYW5ub3VuY2VzLXRyYW5zZmVyLWZyb20tbG91aXN2aWxsZS10by12aXJnaW5pYS10ZWNoXC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiRlZkRTFhTHBrTkpSWlhYNVZnRWgzIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiRFJaTTJMd3hudDE2ZktWNUh4elFFIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Costea’s Excitement for the Future**
In her announcement, Costea expressed gratitude for her time at Louisville while looking forward to her new journey at Virginia Tech. She stated, **“I’m excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Virginia Tech! I want to thank my coaches at the University of Louisville for their guidance and support throughout my journey. I’m incredibly grateful to my family, teammates, and friends who have stood by me every step of the way. A huge thank you to the Virginia Tech coaching staff for this amazing opportunity—I’m beyond excited for what’s ahead. Go Hokies!”** [A](https://swimswam.com/sprint-freestyler-bianca-costea-announces-transfer-from-louisville-to-virginia-tech/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2ltc3dhbS5jb21cL3NwcmludC1mcmVlc3R5bGVyLWJpYW5jYS1jb3N0ZWEtYW5ub3VuY2VzLXRyYW5zZmVyLWZyb20tbG91aXN2aWxsZS10by12aXJnaW5pYS10ZWNoXC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiRlZkRTFhTHBrTkpSWlhYNVZnRWgzIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Looking Ahead**
With two years of **eligibility remaining**, Costea has the potential to make a **significant impact** at Virginia Tech. Her **speed, experience, and competitive mindset** will be valuable assets as the Hokies aim to **climb the ACC rankings** and improve their **national standing** [A](https://swimswam.com/sprint-freestyler-bianca-costea-announces-transfer-from-louisville-to-virginia-tech/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiRlZkRTFhTHBrTkpSWlhYNVZnRWgzIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tXC9zcHJpbnQtZnJlZXN0eWxlci1iaWFuY2EtY29zdGVhLWFubm91bmNlcy10cmFuc2Zlci1mcm9tLWxvdWlzdmlsbGUtdG8tdmlyZ2luaWEtdGVjaFwvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how Costea **adapts to her new team** and whether she can help Virginia Tech **secure key relay victories**. One thing is certain—her arrival marks an **exciting new chapter** for Hokies swimming
