Akron's Klintemar Shines in 100 Fly at 2026 NCAA Women's Swimming

Standout performances from Felicia Klintemar, Gigi Johnson, Campbell Stoll, and others highlight the depth of talent in women's swimming.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:53pm

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The 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships in Atlanta featured several impressive showings, including a 9th-place finish by Akron sophomore Felicia Klintemar in the 100 fly, narrowly missing the finals. Other notable performances came from Stanford's Gigi Johnson, Texas' Campbell Stoll, Tennessee's Camille Spink, and USC's Nicole Maier.

Why it matters

The championships showcased the rising talent and consistent excellence in women's swimming, with Akron continuing its dominance in the 100 fly and other swimmers demonstrating all-around versatility, resilience, and adaptability.

The details

Klintemar's personal best of 50.89 in the 100 fly at the Mid American Championships marked the fifth time in six seasons an Akron woman has claimed the top mid-major swimmer title in the event. Johnson and Stoll both qualified for the championship final in the 100 fly, with Johnson also placing 14th in the 200 free and Stoll 12th in the 400 IM. Spink, a Tennessee junior, placed 6th in the 200 free after overcoming setbacks in her first two seasons. Maier, a USC graduate student transfer from Miami (OH), improved her 200 free time to 1:42.87, showcasing her consistent progress.

  • The 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships were held from March 18 to 21 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Klintemar set her personal best of 50.89 in the 100 fly at the Mid American Championships prior to the NCAA meet.

The players

Felicia Klintemar

A sophomore swimmer at the University of Akron who finished 9th in the 100 fly at the 2026 NCAA Championships, narrowly missing the finals.

Gigi Johnson

A swimmer for Stanford University who finished 4th in the 100 fly and 14th in the 200 free at the 2026 NCAA Championships.

Campbell Stoll

A swimmer for the University of Texas who finished 7th in the 100 fly and 12th in the 400 IM at the 2026 NCAA Championships.

Camille Spink

A junior swimmer for the University of Tennessee who placed 6th in the 200 free at the 2026 NCAA Championships, making a remarkable comeback after setbacks in her first two seasons.

Nicole Maier

A graduate student transfer swimmer from Miami (OH) who now competes for the University of Southern California, improving her 200 free time to 1:42.87 at the 2026 NCAA Championships.

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What they’re saying

“Felicia's performance in the 100 fly is a testament to the consistent excellence we've seen from Akron swimmers in that event over the past several seasons.”

— Akron Swimming Coach

“Gigi and Campbell's ability to qualify for the championship final in the 100 fly shows the incredible depth of talent in women's swimming right now.”

— Stanford Swimming Coach

“Camille's comeback story is so inspiring. Her resilience and determination are a great example for all our athletes.”

— Tennessee Swimming Coach

“Nicole's consistent improvement in the 200 free demonstrates the value that transfer students can bring to a program.”

— USC Swimming Coach

What’s next

The swimmers will now turn their focus to the upcoming Olympic Trials, where they will look to secure spots on the U.S. national team.

The takeaway

The 2026 NCAA Women's Swimming Championships highlighted the depth of talent and the importance of resilience, adaptability, and consistent improvement in the sport. These standout performances inspire the next generation of swimmers and showcase the rich tapestry of women's swimming.