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Jaouadi Sets NCAA 1650 Record as ASU Triumphs in Day 1 Relays at NCAAs
sports16 days ago

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.

Freshmen Shine and Relays Set the Tone on Day 1 at the 2026 Men’s NCAA Championships
college-sports17 days ago

Freshmen Shine and Relays Set the Tone on Day 1 at the 2026 Men’s NCAA Championships

Day 1 of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Championships opened with early heats in the 1650, 200 medley relay, and 800 free relay. Virginia led the morning in the 800 free relay with a 6:06.85, while Tennessee freshman Koby Bujak-Upton became the first freshman ever to crack 1:30 in the 200 free (1:29.79). Cal’s Ryan Erisman is double‑facing the 1650 and 800 free relay on opening day, and Louisville’s Nikita Sheremet anchored the 200 medley relay in 18.06 for the fastest true‑freshman leg ever. Princeton broke Ivy League ground with a 6:09.16 in the 800 free relay, and Army won the first 200 medley heat before being DQed for a negative reaction time. NC State posted the morning’s top 200 medley heat at 1:21.23. The session set the stage for a fast four‑day meet, with finals and top seeds looming in the evening program.