Katie Grimes uses 'coolest' way to announce her commitment to the University of Virginia for the upcoming NCAA season 

Katie Grimes made a wave with her creative announcement of her commitment to the University of Virginia for the upcoming NCAA season. Fresh off her victory at the Paris Olympics, Grimes decided to embark on her collegiate swimming journey.

At the 2024 Paris Games, the 18-year-old won a silver medal in the women's 400m medley event. She followed Summer McIntosh (4:27.71), clocking 4:33.40, and surpassed fellow American Emma Weyant, who posted 4:34.93.

Grimes, a big fan of classic cars, posted a picture of herself with her late 1969 Virginia-orange Corvette Stingray in the Nevada desert. Moreover, she was also seen donning a University of Virginia t-shirt. She shared the picture with her fans and captioned it,

"Hoo’s ready."

The Nevada-born swimmer referred to the nickname for Virginia’s student body and athletic teams, subtly hinting at her decision to join the Cavaliers.

The No. 1 recruit of the 2024 class hadn't committed to college decision before the Paris Olympics and was reportedly still exploring campus options. The official announcement is set to drop on Thursday morning.

With Alex Walsh, Gretchen Walsh, Emma Weber, and post-grad Kate Douglas, Paige Madden, and Claire Curzan already a part of the University of Virginia swimming team, the two-time Olympian's addition will significantly enhance the prospect of Cavaliers for the upcoming season.

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Katie Grimes recorded history at the Paris Olympics after becoming the first American female swimmer to compete in the pool and open water events at the same edition of the Games

Katie Grimes competes in the women's 400m Individual Medley swimming finals during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. (Photo via Getty Images)

Katie Grimes etched her name in the history of American swimming after becoming the first American female swimmer to compete in the pool and open water events at the same edition of the Games during the Paris Olympics.

Along with the 400m individual medley event, Grimes also competed in the 1500m freestyle event. However, the American swimmer fell short of earning a spot to compete in the final after settling in 10th place, clocking 16:12.11.

Following the pool events, Grimes dove in the Seine River for the women's 10k open water marathon. She settled in 15th place after recording a time of 2:06:29.6.

At only 18, Grimes is already a two-time Olympian. She made her Olympic debut at the postponed Tokyo Games. She competed in the 800m event, finishing in fourth place with 8:19.38.