35 Schools Qualify Relays For 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships
Women’s relay qualification stayed flat from 2025 to 2026, but men’s NCAAs saw an increase of three relay-eligible programs this year, up from 32 a year ago.
Julian Koch Leads Pitt Men Off With 1:31.95, 800 Free Relay Smashes School Record
The Pitt men have dropped almost five seconds in the last year in the 800 free relay, swimming to a 6:11.87 on day 1 prelims at NCAAs.
SwimSwam Pulse: With or Without Urlando, 100 Fly Is Most Anticipated Event of Men’s NCAAs
Ilya Kharun and Josh Liendo will go head-to-head in the most anticipated event of the meet, the 100 fly, this week at Men’s NCAAs.
Ruard Van Renen Clocks #7 All-Time 50 Back Swim (20.20) During Early NCAAs Heats
Van Renen’s drop in the 50 back bodes well for his 100 back, where he is seeded third overall with a time of 43.92 but still has potential room to drop.
To B Or Not To B: Division III and the Case for Big Beautiful ‘B’ Finals
Four of last year’s ‘B’ finalists are now NCAA Division III national champions.
2026 M. NCAA Division I Championships: Day 1 Early Heats Scratches – Wisconsin’s Romano Drops Mile
Wisconsin’s Yoav Romano was the highest seeded scratch out of today’s mile with the 26th seed likely focusing on tonight’s 800 free relay, where the Badgers are the 6th seed.
2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 1 Early Heats Preview
The first morning session will feature heats of the 1650 free, 200 medley relay, and 800 free relay. The top eight entries will not swim this morning.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: ASU & Texas Pose Big Dilemma for Florida to Repeat as 400 Med Relay Champs
Nate Germonprez and his 49.02 breaststroke split should have Texas ahead at the halfway point, but will it be enough to hold off Josh Liendo and Ilya Kharun.
2026 Men’s NCAA Pick’ems: What Races Are the Closest and What Races Have Clear Favorites?
Texas’ Rex Mauer is the overwhelming 500 free favorite based on our Pick ‘Em contest responses, earning more than 92% of the winning votes.
2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Visualizing the Scored Psych Sheet
The Texas men are projected to take the lead during day two of the 2026 NCAA Championships, and stay on top through the rest of the meet.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: “Maybe Next Year” is Here, Kos Aims For 1:33 200 Back At Final NCAAs
In 2025, Texas senior Hubert Kos said “maybe next year” after he just missed swimming 1:33 in the 200 backstroke final. It’s next year.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: Florida Hoping for a Sure Shot at the 200 Medley Title After 2025 DQ
After having reset the NCAA record already Josh Liendo will look to anchor the Gators to another NCAA title in the 200 medleys after having been DQed last year.
World Juniors Finalist Sum Yiu Li Commits To Cal For 2027 (25.03 50 FR/54.87 100 FR LCM)
Sum Yiu Li represents Hong Kong at the international level and swam at the 2025 World Championships as well as the World Junior Championships.
Florida Adds French Freestyle Talent Carla Serra to Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class
Serra joins the Gator women’s 2026 recruiting class with a converted 1650 time that would have been top 8 at SECs this past month.
Youngstown State (8), Ohio State (6) Lead Men’s NCAA Transfer Portal Numbers
Youngstown State is currently in search of their next head coach after Brad Smith resigned earlier this month.
