Jason Zhao Swims Lifetime Best in 100 Free at Indianapolis Sectionals

Several standout performances highlight final night of 2026 Indianapolis Sectional Swimming Championships

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:39pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of swimmers competing in a swimming competition, with the key performers highlighted through the overlapping planes and abstract forms.A cubist interpretation of the standout performances at the 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals swimming competition.Indianapolis Today

The final night of the 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals swimming championships featured several impressive performances, including Jason Zhao's lifetime best of 49.26 in the men's 100 free. Zhao's achievement comes fresh off his collegiate season, hinting at his potential for the upcoming NCAA Championships. Other highlights include Anthony Dornoff's lifetime best in the 200 IM and strong showings from Margot Levesque in the 1500 free and Audrey Derivaux in the 200 IM.

Why it matters

The performances at the Indianapolis Sectionals showcase the depth of talent in the next generation of swimmers, with several athletes demonstrating significant improvements and the potential to make an impact at the national level. Zhao's 100 free time in particular raises anticipation for how he will fare against the nation's best at the NCAA Championships.

The details

Jason Zhao clocked a lifetime best of 49.26 in the men's 100 free, a standout performance that comes on the heels of his collegiate season. Anthony Dornoff swam a lifetime best of 2:03.30 in the 200 IM, winning the event and demonstrating remarkable improvement from his previous best of 2:03.74. On the women's side, Margot Levesque won the 1500 free with a time of 17:01.21, dropping significantly from her previous best of 17:20.79, while Audrey Derivaux continued her winning streak, touching first in the 200 IM with a time of 2:14.16.

  • The 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals took place on April 11-12, 2026.
  • Jason Zhao's lifetime best of 49.26 in the 100 free was set on the final night of the meet, April 12, 2026.
  • Anthony Dornoff's lifetime best of 2:03.30 in the 200 IM was also set on April 12, 2026.
  • Margot Levesque's time of 17:01.21 in the 1500 free was set on April 12, 2026.
  • Audrey Derivaux's time of 2:14.16 in the 200 IM was set on April 12, 2026.

The players

Jason Zhao

A collegiate swimmer who recently competed in the 2026 NCAA Championships and set a lifetime best of 49.26 in the 100 free at the Indianapolis Sectionals.

Anthony Dornoff

A swimmer who won the 200 IM at the Indianapolis Sectionals with a lifetime best time of 2:03.30.

Margot Levesque

A swimmer who won the 1500 free at the Indianapolis Sectionals, dropping significantly from her previous best time.

Audrey Derivaux

A swimmer who continued her winning streak at the Indianapolis Sectionals, touching first in the 200 IM with a time of 2:14.16.

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What’s next

The performances at the Indianapolis Sectionals will be closely watched as the swimmers prepare for the 2026 NCAA Championships, where they will have the opportunity to compete against the nation's best.

The takeaway

The final night of the 2026 Indianapolis Sectionals was a showcase of swimming excellence, with several standout performances that highlight the depth of talent in the next generation of swimmers. These results raise anticipation for the upcoming NCAA Championships and the potential for significant achievements at the national level.