Swims You Might Have Missed On Day 2 Of The Men’s 2026 NCAA Championships
Nick Finch missed the 100 fly final by less than a tenth in 44.19, but set a new Ivy League and Yale record as he lowered his PB from last month
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
2026 M. NCAA Division I Championship: Day 1 200 Medley Relay Analysis – Four 17-point Anchors
Josh Liendo was 17.58 on the anchor for Florida, one of four sub-18 splits as half of the final heat had 17-point anchors
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.
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.
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.
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.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: Three 43.2s, A 43.3, & Six Total Sub-44s Headline Loaded Men’s 100 Back
Texas senior Hubert Kos enters the men’s 100 backstroke as both the defending champion and the fastest man in the event’s history.
2026 SEC Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
The new event schedule at 2026 SECs means NCAA record holder Luca Urlando will take on his signature event, the 200 butterfly, on Day 1 of the meet.
2026 SEC Men’s Fan Guide: Texas in Driver’s Seat, Gators and Bulldogs in Historic Race for Second
Texas’ breaststroke and IM depth makes them the favorite to win, but Georgia is within reach of a different prize: its first SEC top-two finish since 2021.
Georgia Handles Business with In-State Emory at Home with Senior Day Sweep
Georgia controlled the meet from start to finish, piling up 32 victories while sweeping both the men’s and women’s duals in Athens.
Tennessee’s Emily Brown Clocks Program Record in 200 Fly in Split SEC Dual with Georgia
Tennessee’s women topped Georgia behind an Emily Brown program record, while the Bulldog men edged the Vols in a tight dual in Athens.
Georgia Men Defeat Florida State; Women Take Down Florida State and Arkansas
Luca Urlando won three individual events for the Bulldogs in their dual meet victory over Florida State on Saturday morning.
Scoring Out NCAAs After Midseason Invites: Men’s Edition
Texas’ Baylor Nelson leads the Longhorns through the midpoint of the season as the fastest man in the NCAA in the 200 and 400 IM.
Top Three Times in Each NCAA Men’s Event After 2025 Midseason Meets
Texas Longhorn Baylor Nelson has the top times in both IM events after the conclusion of the 2025 Midseason Invitationals.
