2026 Women’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 3 Photo Vault
These are the top photos from the third day of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Championships, taken by SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser.
Claire Curzan on 100 Back: “Hopefully this year, maybe next year, chasing the 47 Barrier”
Coming into this season, Curzan said her goal was to break the 49-second barrier, which she has done in great fashion multiple times now
Sara Curtis on First NCAAs: “I know that there’s still more to go for me”
Freshman Sara Curtis has fit right in at Virginia, carrying on their sprint legacy as she finished 2nd in the women’s 50 free last night (20.74).
2026 Women’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 4 Ups/Downs
Virginia and Cal each have at least one swimmer in the ‘A’ final tonight for all four events. Virginia has locked in their title already.
Claire Weinstein Goes Deep on Durden Magic, Swimming with Ankle Weights, & Competing with Passion
After winning her first NCAA title in the 500 Free last night, Claire Weinstein sat down with the media to have a full debrief of her freshman season at Cal
2026 Women’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 4 Prelims Preview
The final day will feature prelims of the 200 IM, 100 free, 200 fly, 200 back, and the first two heats of the 400 free relay.
BOTR Distance Freestyler Liam Drake Sends Verbal to Georgia Tech for Fall 2027
Drake is currently poised to be one of the Yellow Jackets’ fastest competitors in the 500, 1000 and 1650 free, setting him up to be a key contributor.
Torri Huske Shares Powerful Anecdote on Positive Impact of B-Finals, Calls for Change from CSCAA
Huske calls for the CSCAA to bring them back to the meet format, speaking publicly about what many are discussing on deck in Atlanta.
Olivia Herron’s 2:07.89 200 Breast & More Swims You Might’ve Missed On Day 3 of 2026 W. NCAAs
Herron moved up to finish 13th in the 200 breast to get Southern Illinois on the board again with four points.
Lucy Bell Defends 200 Breast NCAA Title In 2:02.38: #3 All-Time Performer, 2 Second Drop From 2025
Bell executed a win that was 1.9 seconds swifter than her 2025 win, moving past Lilly King and splitting nearly even last 3 50s in the process
Claire Curzan Sets New NCAA Meet Record With 48.24 100 Back, #2 Performance All-Time
Curzan broke Gretchen Walsh’s meet record of a 48.26 from 2024 when Walsh led off Virginia’s 400 medley relay.
Claire Curzan on Absence of B-Finals: “I really missed having them there”
Curzan was upset with the absence of swimmers 9-16 in finals, saying the energy on the pool deck is much better when there are more swimmers competing.
Anna Moesch: “In the beginning of the season, I don’t really think I expected to go under 1:40”
Coming into this season, the Cavalier hadn’t been under 1:42 and has now dropped over 3 seconds since last season.
2026 Women’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 2 Photo Vault
These are the top photos from the second day of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Championships, taken by SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser.
European Junior Championships Finalist Thea Bergstroem Commits To FSU For Fall 2027
A two-time European Junior Championships qualifier, Bergstroem helped Sweden place eighth in the 400 freestyle relay this past July.
