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SCAD Freshman Levente Mozsarik Smashes NAIA 50 Free Record at Sun Conference Championships 2026
19-year-old Hungarian swimmer breaks NAIA national record in 50-yard freestyle at Sun Conference meet
Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:58pm
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A cubist interpretation of Levente Mozsarik's record-breaking 50-yard freestyle swim, capturing the raw energy and dynamism of his performance.Ocala TodayLevente Mozsarik, a 19-year-old freshman at SCAD, made history at the Sun Conference Swimming & Diving Championships in Ocala, Florida by shattering the NAIA national record in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 19.42 seconds. Mozsarik, a native of Hungary, is new to American collegiate swimming and has already established himself as one of the top young sprinters in the world.
Why it matters
Mozsarik's record-breaking performance highlights the growing international talent pool in NCAA swimming, with foreign-born athletes increasingly making their mark at the collegiate level. His achievement also showcases the strength of SCAD's swimming program, which has produced several standout swimmers in recent years.
The details
Mozsarik's time of 19.42 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle broke the previous NAIA record of 19.47 set by Keiser's Noel De Geus last year. Mozsarik's long course bests in the 50 and 100-meter freestyle are 23.02 and 50.88, respectively, and he has represented Hungary at the European Junior Championships.
- On Thursday evening, Mozsarik set the new NAIA record in the 50-yard freestyle.
- The Sun Conference Swimming & Diving Championships took place from February 5-7, 2026 in Ocala, Florida.
The players
Levente Mozsarik
A 19-year-old freshman swimmer at SCAD who broke the NAIA national record in the 50-yard freestyle.
Noel De Geus
A swimmer for Keiser University who previously held the NAIA record in the 50-yard freestyle.
Caedmon Peterson
A swimmer for SCAD who finished 5th in the men's 50-yard freestyle at the Sun Conference Championships.
Jake Litchfield
A swimmer for SCAD who competed in the B-final of the men's 50-yard freestyle at the Sun Conference Championships.
Jackson Voelkel
A swimmer for SCAD who competed in the B-final of the men's 50-yard freestyle at the Sun Conference Championships.
The takeaway
Mozsarik's record-breaking swim highlights the growing international talent in NCAA swimming and the strength of SCAD's program, which has produced several standout swimmers in recent years. His achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and it will likely earn him national attention as he continues his collegiate career.
