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2026 M. NCAA Division I Championship: Day 2 200 Free Relay Analysis – Four More 17-point Splits

Ilya Kharun was 17.76 for the fastest split in the field, as the Sun Devils had two swimmers under 18 seconds en route to an NCAA record

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2026 M. NCAA Previews: Arizona State a Runaway Train In 200 Free Relay, Record In Sight

Jonny Kulow has been clutch for the Sun Devil relays throughout his career, and an NCAA Record in the 200 free relay could be in the cards in his senior year.

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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

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World Aquatics Drops Mixed 400 Free Relay from World Championships Schedule

The event was added to the World Championship schedule in 2015 and survived a decade. It will now be dropped, aligning the World Championship schedule with the Olympic program.

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Spencer Nicholas Moves Into NCAA Qualifying Position at Virginia Last Chance Meet

After ACCs left him on the outside looking in, Virginia sophomore Spencer Nicholas likely booked his return trip to NCAAs at a Last Chance meet.

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2026 ACC Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap

Virginia’s Anna Moesch is the top seed in the women’s 100 freestyle final and will feature on the Cavaliers’ 400 freestyle relay on the final night of ACCs.

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2026 ACC Championships: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

Stanford breaststroker and reigning NCAA champion Lucy Bell (above) will be swimming the women’s 200 breaststroke this morning as the top seed.

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2026 ACC Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

After winning last night’s 400 IM, Stanford’s Lucy Bell headlines the women’s 100 breast final on Friday at the ACC Championships.

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2026 ACC Men’s Fan Guide: All That’s Certain is a Loaded Field and a Tight Race at the Top

Sophomore Kaii Winkler is having a breakout campaign for the NC State Wolfpack, who are looking to recapture the ACC title after Cal snapped it last season.

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Aimee Canny Makes Her 400 IM Debut at Cavalier Invite Day 3 with a 4:03.36, Now #6 This Season

Virginia senior Aimee Canny had never swum the 400 IM before today, and now she’s the 6th-fastest woman in the NCAA this season after going 4:03.36.

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