Luca Urlando

2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Josh Liendo is the top seed in the 100 fly on day 2, as he seeks to dip under 43 seconds for the first time at his final NCAA meet

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Psych vs Actual: How Do Men’s Teams Typically Perform at NCAAs (2026 Edition)

It is no secret that Cal has a legendary taper, and the numbers support that idea. In 2025, the men increased their psych vs actual score by 178 points.

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2025-26 Men’s NCAA Power Rankings: Final Edition

The Texas Longhorns, who have led our men’s power rankings all season, top our final edition heading into the NCAA Championships.

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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.

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Men’s NCAAs 2026: Which Event Was The Most Difficult To Qualify In With The New AQ System?

The final swimmer into the 50 free came from line 19, four rows lower than any other event with Jonny Kulow’s 18.82, a scoring time in 2025, falling outside

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2026 M. NCAA Previews: Ilya Kharun The New Favorite With Luca Urlando Out In 200 Butterfly

The 2024 NCAA champion, Ilya Kharun is now the clear frontrunner to regain his title in the 200 fly after Luca Urlando’s withdrawal from the meet.

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Texas’ Glivinskiy, Gould Bumped Into Men’s NCAAs As Urlando, Norris Scratch Out

Texas now has 15 swimmers qualified for the meet after Luca Urlando and Lance Norris scratched out.

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NCAA Record Holder Luca Urlando Scratching NCAAs Due To “Minor Injury”

Urlando does not specify the injury but his absence will hurt Georgia’s chances as they look for a top 10 finish. Scored psychs had them 10th.

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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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