Articles by Spencer Penland

2026 Women’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Jillian Cox won the 500 free in 4:31.58 as a freshman last year, and has already been 4:30.53 this season.

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A Look at UVA’s Dynastic Run in the 200 Free Relay (Record Edition)

UVA now holds the NCAA, American,  Championship, and this pool record in the 200 free relay, and all 4 records came from different swims. 

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2026 Women’s NCAAs – 200 Free Relay Analysis: Virginia Posts 3 of the 6 Fastest Splits

UVA had 3 of the 6 fastest times in the field, as Sara Curtiss was the fastest, Claire Curzan was 5th, and Anna Moesch was 6th.

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2026 Women’s NCAAs Day 2 Prelims Overreaction: Lack of B Finals Not Yielding Faster Prelims Swims

Day 2 prelims just concluded in Atlanta, which means it’s time to overreact.

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How do Women’s Teams Typically Perform at NCAAs? (2026 Edition)

As we’ve done in previous years, we wanted to take a look at how teams have performed in recent years compared to their seeding.

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Women’s NCAAs Day 1 Scoring Analysis: Texas, Indiana, and Florida Among the Biggest Winners

Florida was +19 versus their seeded score, racking up 31 points and ended the day in 11th.

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How Will Cal’s DQ in the 200 Medley Relay Affect Their Chances in the Team Battle?

As the table shows, Cal is now -20 on their actual score versus seeded score.

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University of British Columbia Sweeps 2026 U Sports Championship Titles Convincingly

At the end of the meet, University of British Columbia won both the men’s and women’s team titles resoundingly.

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Back on Top: Ann Arbor Pioneer Wins 5th Boys MHSAA D1 Title in Past 6 Years

At the end of the meet on Saturday, Ann Arbor Pioneer had reclaimed the crown after finishing 2nd to Saline last year.

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Queens (NC) Men, Kentucky Women Claim Team Titles at 2026 CSCAA National Invite Championship

At the conclusion of the meet, the Kentucky women’s team and Queens (NC) men’s team stood atop the podium.

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Future Longhorn Sydney Schoeck Rips 4:04.22 400 IM on Day 2 of Columbia Sectionals

Schoeck’s previous best was 4:05.96, which she swam at Winter Juniors West just 3 months ago

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Kayla Sanchez Pops Championship Record 24.03 50 FR on Day 2 of 2026 U Sports Championships

Day 2 got out to a fast start on the women’s side, seeing Kayla Sanchez (University of British Columbia) win the 50 free in a new championship record of 24.03

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2026 NIC Day 2: Ohio State’s TJ Frost, Jessica Eden Break 400 IM Meet Records

Ohio State got off to a hot start, sweeping the 400 IM in record fashion.

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Indiana State and Missouri State Earn MVC Team Titles as 3 More Swimmers Earn NCAA Invites

Indiana State has repeated as the women’s champions, while Missouri State topped the men’s team standings. 

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Missouri State Freshman Kiefer Roemer Earns NCAA Bid with 52.5 100 BR on Day 3 of MVC Champs

The men’s 100 breast saw the MVC’s first automatic qualifier to the NCAA Championships next month.

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