Virginia set to dominate swimming, smashing world records!
Virginia looks to break longest national title winning streak in women’s swimming at NCAA championships.
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: Claire Curzan of the Virginia Cavaliers reacts after the 100 yard backstroke final during the Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championship held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on March 21, 2025 in Federal Way, Washington. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) Tyler McFarland via Getty Images The NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships return in 2026 with a familiar question: can anyone catch up with the University of Virginia? Well, the ACC champion Cavaliers are chasing another title, and the Virginia women are big favorites to win a sixth straight NCAA team title.
The win would be a new record in Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving. Even after the departure of program cornerstones, Gretchen Walsh and Alex Walsh , who combined for 48 NCAA titles, the Cavaliers have reloaded. In 2026, Virginia has reloaded and the team is looking as strong as ever in 2026.
Four days of swimming and diving competition kick off today at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia with the 1,650-yd freestyle, 200-yd medley relay, and 800-yd freestyle relay. Virginia is the heavy favorite to six-peat Once again all eyes are on the Hoos who are five-time defending champions. The University of Virginia women's swimming and diving team has established a dynasty and haven’t shown signs of slowing down.
Head coach Todd DeSorbo has built a squad full of elite depth and versatility. Despite being upset by Louisville in the 200-yd medley relay at ACCs, No. 1 Virginia is the favorite to win all five relays at the NCAA championships.
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