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
WATCH: Josh Liendo’s 42.49 100 Fly NCAA Record & All Men’s NCAA Night 2 Race Videos
Watch all of the race videos from night two of the 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships, courtesy of “NCAA Championships” on YouTube.
2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 2 Pick’Ems Update
User “TJ swims” scored the most points in the pick’ems contest on day two with 65 total. Nobody predicted Hubert Kos’ 2nd place finish in the 100 fly.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
