2026 ACC Championships: Diving and Swimming Finals Conclude Epic Week

Defending champions aim to cement legacies as the best divers and swimmers in the ACC battle for titles on the final day of competition.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:55am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a swimming or diving competition, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the dynamic movements and competitive spirit of the event.The final day of the 2026 ACC Championships will see the best divers and swimmers in the conference battle for titles in a showcase of athletic talent and determination.Atlanta Today

The fifth and final day of the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships promises an exciting conclusion to the diving and swimming competitions. With the 1-meter and 3-meter springboard events for diving, and the 400 IM, 100 butterfly, and 200 freestyle for swimming, six champions will be crowned in a showcase of talent, determination, and sportsmanship.

Why it matters

The ACC Championships are a premier collegiate athletic event, showcasing the top diving and swimming talent in the conference. The final day's events will determine the overall champions, cementing the legacies of the defending titleholders and potentially producing new record-breaking performances.

The details

In diving, UVA's Mia West and Cal's Claire Weinstein will look to defend their 1-meter and 3-meter springboard titles, respectively, while Cal's Frederick Klein and Miami's GTS Fowler lead the men's competition. In swimming, Virginia's Katie Grimes and Torri Huske aim to add to their trophy collections, while Stanford's Josh Zuchowski, Louisville's Jackson Millard, and Cal's Ryan Erisman battle in the men's 400 IM.

  • The diving finals will take place on the afternoon of April 11, 2026.
  • The swimming finals will conclude the 2026 ACC Championships later that evening.

The players

Mia West

A diver for the University of Virginia who won the 3-meter springboard event earlier in the week and will look to defend her 1-meter title.

Claire Weinstein

A diver for the University of California, Berkeley who won the 3-meter springboard event in 2026 and will be a strong contender in the 1-meter.

Frederick Klein

A diver for the University of California, Berkeley who finished second in the 3-meter springboard event and will aim to win the 1-meter title.

GTS Fowler

A diver for the University of Miami who impressed in the 3-meter springboard event and will be a formidable opponent in the 1-meter.

Katie Grimes

A swimmer for the University of Virginia who won the 500 freestyle event earlier in the week and will look to defend her 400 IM title.

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What they’re saying

“The final day of the ACC Championships is always the most thrilling, with the best divers and swimmers in the conference battling for the ultimate titles.”

— Katie Grimes, University of Virginia Swimmer

“I'm excited to compete against the top talent in the ACC one last time. It's been an incredible journey, and I'm ready to leave it all in the pool.”

— Torri Huske, University of Virginia Swimmer

What’s next

The 2026 ACC Championships will conclude with the diving and swimming finals on April 11, 2026, determining the overall champions in those events.

The takeaway

The final day of the 2026 ACC Championships promises to be a thrilling conclusion to a week of elite diving and swimming competition. The defending champions will look to cement their legacies, while rising stars aim to dethrone them and make their own mark on the conference.