The Story Of The Swim-Off Sacrifice That Helped Maximus Williamson Win The 200 Free NCAA Title
After Virginia teammates David King and Maximus Williamson tied in the 200 free prelims, King made a selfless decision that paid off.
Are Morning Relays Causing More DFSs In Individual Events At NCAAs?
With less time between prelims and early heats of relays at NCAAs, more swimmers are dropping their individual events to prioritize team relays.
Men’s NCAAs Day 2 Scoring Analysis: After 2nd Day Of Being The Biggest Riser, Is Virginia Back?
Thomas Heilman was a big scorer for Virginia tonight as they more than doubled their projected points total, going +34 for the day, and sit 9th overall
2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 2 Photo Vault
Take a look at the photos from day two of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships, courtesy of SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser.
Maximus Williamson Becomes First Freshman 200 Free Champ Since Townley Haas, #1 U.S. Freshman Ever
Maximus Williamson became the first freshman since Townley Haas to win the 200 free NCAA title, clocking a new best of 1:30.03 in the process
2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 1 Photo Vault
Take a look at the photos from day one of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships, courtesy of SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser.
Men’s NCAAs Day 1 Scoring Analysis: Florida And Virginia The Biggest Risers
Ahmed Jaouadi was one of four Florida milers to move up in the standings as they outscored their projected points by 11, ending the day top of the standings
Swims You Might Have Missed On Day 1 Of The Men’s 2026 NCAA Championships
Levi Sandidge moved up to #5 all-time in the mile thanks to the his 3rd-place finish tonight, holding off 2023 World Champion Ahmed Hafnoui
2026 M. NCAA Division I Championship: Day 1 800 Free Relay Analysis – Watch Out For The Freshmen
Henry McFadden had the fastest flying split in the field as he anchored Stanford to silver, one of only two under 1:30 in the event
Virginia Makes Big Statement in 800 Free Relay and Other Morning Overreactions
Thomas Heilman and the rest of Virginia’s 800 free relay may have quieted many doubters early on Day 1, dominating the early heats in 6:06.85.
2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 1 Early Heats Live Recap
Its the beginning of the end as the first day of the NCAA Championship kicks off with the early heats of the mile, 200 medley relay and 800 free relay.
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: Chances abound in 800 FR as 2025 Top Two, Cal & Texas, Return Just One Leg
Texas’s Rex Maurer is the lone returner from the American Record setting 800 Free Relay of last year, but with Cal losing all their legs, Maurer will be seeking for a spot atop the podium.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: ASU Flying Close To The Sun In The 400 Free Relay
Jonny Kulow anchored ASU home to silver at 2025 NCAAs – and he looks in prime position to be anchoring home to gold in 2026
WATCH: Claire Curzan’s 200 Back NCAA/American Record & Other Race Videos From Day 7 of 2026 ACCs
The final day of ACCs did not disappoint, as we were treated to two NCAA records, two ACC records, and numerous top-10 fastest times in history
