Tennessee Lady Vols Finish Fifth at NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships

The team recorded 16 podium finishes and won four medals, including three silver and one bronze.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:37am

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The University of Tennessee women's swimming and diving team placed fifth at the 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships held in Atlanta, Georgia. This marks the third consecutive season the Lady Vols have finished in the top five nationally. The team earned 16 podium finishes and won four medals, including three silver and one bronze. Several Tennessee swimmers also earned All-America honors in multiple events.

Why it matters

The strong performance by the Tennessee Lady Vols swimming and diving team continues the program's tradition of excellence and maintains their status as one of the top collegiate programs in the country. The team's ability to consistently finish in the top five nationally is a testament to their hard work, coaching, and talent development.

The details

The Lady Vols were led by standout performances from diver Desharne Bent-Ashmeil and swimmers Camille Spink and Ella Jansen, all of whom earned multiple All-America certificates. Spink won a silver medal in the 50-meter freestyle and placed fifth in the 100-meter freestyle. Jansen and Emily Brown both earned First-Team All-America honors in the 200-meter butterfly, with Brown finishing sixth and Jansen seventh. Tennessee's 400-meter freestyle relay team of Spink, Emily Armen, Jansen, and Julianna Brocska set a new school record with an eighth-place finish.

  • The 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships concluded on March 22, 2026.
  • This marks the third consecutive season the Tennessee Lady Vols have finished in the top five nationally.

The players

Desharne Bent-Ashmeil

A diver for the Tennessee Lady Vols who earned multiple All-America certificates.

Camille Spink

A swimmer for the Tennessee Lady Vols who won a silver medal in the 50-meter freestyle and placed fifth in the 100-meter freestyle.

Ella Jansen

A swimmer for the Tennessee Lady Vols who earned First-Team All-America honors in the 200-meter butterfly, finishing seventh.

Emily Brown

A swimmer for the Tennessee Lady Vols who earned First-Team All-America honors in the 200-meter butterfly, finishing sixth.

Julianna Brocska

A member of the Tennessee Lady Vols' 400-meter freestyle relay team that set a new school record.

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The takeaway

The Tennessee Lady Vols' consistent top-five finishes at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships demonstrate the program's sustained excellence and ability to develop elite-level talent. The team's strong performance this year, led by standout individual efforts, solidifies their status as one of the premier collegiate swimming and diving programs in the country.