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Ilya Kharun, Joleigh Crye Named Big 12 Swimmers of the Year As Conference Announces Annual Awards

Kharun was joined by fellow Sun Devils Albane Cachot, Herbie Behm and Jonny Kulow in receiving honors.

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WATCH: ASU Blasts 2:42.15 400 Free Relay NCAA Record & All Other Day 4 Big 12 Race Videos

SwimSwam has compiled all of the race videos from the final night of the 2026 Big 12 Swimming & Diving Championships.

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2026 Big 12 Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

ASU’s Deniz Ertan is the top seed in the women’s 1650 freestyle tonight, and she will be hunting her 3rd event win at her final Big 12 Championships.

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2026 Women’s Big 12 Fan Guide: ASU Forging New Legacy, Cincinnati on the Climb

The Sun Devils are the clear favorite to win and look to establish their first Big 12 title streak after joining the conference last season.

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Kansas Wraps Up Regular Season with 211-89 Victory over In-Conference Foe Iowa State

Lydia Lafferty (pictured) came away with four wins on the day to help lead Kansas to a season closing win over conference opponent Iowa State 211-89.

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ASU Sweeps 2026 Big 12 West Championships as Kharun Splits 19.12/43.16 on Medley Relays

Junior Ilya Kharun led ASU to a sweep of the Big 12 West Championships, splitting 19.12 and 43.16 on the fly legs of the medley relays.

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Nebraska Bests Kansas At Rivalry Meet

Nebraska senior Gena Jorgenson led the team to a victory over Kansas with her three individual event wins in the 1650 free, 200 back, and 400 IM.

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Bella Cothern Swims a Season Best in the 100 Fly as Arkansas Downs Kansas

Arkansas won their fifth-straight meet against Kansas, and 15th in 16 seasons, on Saturday in Fayetteville, including splitting the big diving showdowns.

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Futures Finalist Bradie Ward Commits To Kansas (2023)

Bradie Ward has announced she’ll be continuing her academic and swimming career at the University of Kansas, keeping her in her hometown of Lawrence.

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Kansas Adds UIL 6A Championships Finalist Abby Naden to Freshman Class of 2023

A Texas high school swimming and diving 6A finalist last spring, Naden will join the Jayhawk’s sprint freestyle group in the fall of 2023.

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State Relay Winner Alayna Henage Verbals to Kansas

Henage will likely join a young breaststroke program, and even as a high school junior, her best times would’ve gotten her into the C-final of Big 12 Champs.

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Colorado 5A State Bronze Medalist Ryan Johnston Sends Verbal to Kansas Jayhawks

Winter US Open qualifier Ryan Johnston has announced her decision to swim for the University of Kansas beginning in the fall of 2023.

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2021 Speedo Spring Sectionals #2: Kate Shanley Drops 16.8s to Win 1000 on Day 1

Michigan commit Kate Shanley from Foothills Swim Team dropped 16.8 seconds to win the 1000 free with 9:48.70 on Day 1 of 2021 Phoenix Sectionals.

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