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Crush and Derivaux Shine at Indianapolis Sectionals
Top swimmers showcase standout performances on third night of competition
Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:58pm
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The Indianapolis Sectionals swimming competition showcases the raw power and passion of the region's top athletes, as captured in this vibrant, expressionist painting.Indianapolis TodayThe 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals swimming competition featured several impressive showings on the third night, with Charlotte Crush and Audrey Derivaux emerging as standout performers. Crush won the 100 back, while Derivaux claimed victory in the 200 fly and placed second in the 100 back. Other notable results included Kayla Han's win in the 400 free, Jacqueline Zipagan's triumph in the 50 free, and strong performances from Ben Luginski, David Sammons, Wilson York, and Ajjuub Ezzat.
Why it matters
The Indianapolis Sectionals is a key regional swimming competition that serves as a stepping stone for many athletes aspiring to reach national and international levels. Strong performances at this event can help swimmers secure spots on future national teams and earn college scholarships.
The details
Charlotte Crush won the 100 back with a time of 1:00.32, while Audrey Derivaux finished second in the same event with a time of 1:01.23. Derivaux also claimed the 200 fly title with a season-best time of 2:09.52. Kayla Han, a 17-year-old swimmer, won the 400 free with a time of 4:14.37, surpassing her previous season best. Jacqueline Zipagan, a South Carolina commit, won the 50 free with a time of 26.06, improving on her previous best of 26.41. Ben Luginski, a Michigan commit, dominated the 400 free with a time of 3:56.16, a substantial improvement from his previous best of 3:59.92. David Sammons, a 16-year-old swimmer, won the 200 fly with a time of 2:00.70, placing him 13th in the all-time rankings for the 15-16 age group. Wilson York, who won the 400 IM the previous night, set a best time of 1:01.64 in the 100 breast, improving on his previous best of 1:01.78. Camilo Marrugo won the 50 free with a time of 22.78, and Ajjuub Ezzat, a collegian at Oakland University, achieved lifetime bests in the 200 back (2:01.10) and 100 back (55.48).
- The 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals was held from March 26-29, 2026.
- Charlotte Crush won the 100 back on the third night of competition.
The players
Charlotte Crush
A swimmer who won the 100 back event at the 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals with a time of 1:00.32.
Audrey Derivaux
A swimmer who won the 200 fly event and placed second in the 100 back event at the 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals.
Kayla Han
A 17-year-old swimmer who won the 400 free event at the 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals with a time of 4:14.37.
Jacqueline Zipagan
A South Carolina commit who won the 50 free event at the 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals with a time of 26.06.
Ben Luginski
A Michigan commit who won the 400 free event at the 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals with a time of 3:56.16.
What’s next
The swimmers who performed well at the Indianapolis Sectionals will look to continue their strong form and qualify for national and international competitions in the coming months.
The takeaway
The 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals has showcased the depth of swimming talent in the region, with several athletes setting new personal bests and demonstrating their potential to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
