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Akron Breaks Conference Record in 200 Free Relay (1:28.35) on Day 3 of MAC Championships

The team of Callie Parkes, Ada Szwabinska, Felicia Klintemar and Hannah Trainer posted a time of 1:28.35 to shave just under two-tenths off of the record.

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2026 Automatic Qualifiers Update: Men Officially Surpass Women With 76 Invited Athletes

Wyoming picked up a 3rd individual qualifier for the 2026 NCAA Swimming Championships with Simon Casey (above) winning the 200 free in 1:33.80.

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Payton Kelly Swims 21.88 50 Free, Breaks Conference Record on Day 2 of MAC Championships

Kelly shaved .16 off of the previous conference record (22.04) and set new championship and pool records in the 50 free en route to bringing home the gold.

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Akron Sets New MAC & Meet Record in 200 Medley Relay on Day 1 of the MAC Championships

The relay squad of Felicia Klintemar, Claire Cox, Callie Parkes and Ada Szwabinska posted a time of 1:36.22, taking down three records in one fell swoop.

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2026 MAC Fan Guide: Akron Primed for 5th-Straight as MAC Looks to Have Many NCAA Qualifiers

Akron won their 4th-straight MAC title last year, but it was a relatively close meet, with Ohio finishing just 89 points behind them.

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Four Different Teams Claim Relay Wins on Day 1 of Zippy Invitational

Akron, Cornell, Keiser, and Buffalo all claimed relay wins on the first night of action at the 2025 Zippy Invitational at the Ocasek Natatorium.

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Akron Women, Cleveland State Men Claim Titles at 2025 Zips Classic

Records tumbled in Akron as Claire Cox, Quinn Cynor, and Tyler Schultze headlined the 2025 Zips Classic; Akron women and CSU men claimed team wins.

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2025 NIC Day 2 Recap: FGCU Freshman Izzy Ackley Breaks Meet Record in 100 Back with 52.24

Through the 2nd day of the meet, Akron has held the lead in the women’s team standings, while Ohio State expanded their lead in the men’s meet.

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Akron Puts Up 3:31.71 400 Medley Relay on Day 2 of Women’s MAC Champs; Zips Still Lead

The session ended with a bang last night, seeing Akron shatter the pool record and very narrowly miss the conference record in the 400 medley relay.

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2024 Zippy Classic: Akron Sweeps Swimming Events Through First Two Days

The annual Zippy Invite is being hosted by Akron this weekend, featuring 6 teams. 

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Akron Adds Winter Juniors Qualifier Claire Cox To Class of 2027

Breaststroker and Winter Juniors qualifier Claire Cox has opted to remain in-state, and has signed to the Akron Zips for next fall.

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