Jaouadi Sets NCAA 1650 Record as ASU Triumphs in Day 1 Relays at NCAAs

Ahmed Jaouadi of Florida shattered the NCAA 1650 freestyle record with 14:10.03 to lead the Day 1 finals of the 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships in Atlanta, edging defending champ Zalan Sarkany as Florida seized the early team lead. Arizona State then captured the 200 medley relay in a meet‑record 1:20.07/1:20.08 to top the field, while Texas won the 800 free relay with a 6:05.82. After the first day, Florida/Indiana sit atop the team standings at 86 points, with Texas at 72, as the meet shifts toward the night session and the remaining relays.