Torri Huske Holds Off Gorbenko To Win ACC 200 IM Title

The Stanford senior blasted out to an early lead on the butterfly leg and narrowly edged out Louisville's Anastasia Gorbenko.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Three-time Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske used her butterfly prowess to grab an early lead she would never relinquish in the final of the women's 200 IM at the 2026 ACC Swimming & Diving Championships. Huske touched in a time of 1:51.27, narrowly edging out Anastasia Gorbenko (1:51.30) to successfully defend the conference title she won last year.

Why it matters

Huske is the reigning NCAA champion in the 200 IM and this win moves her to the top of the NCAA rankings so far this season. The race showcased Huske's strength in the butterfly stroke and her ability to hold off a challenge from the talented Gorbenko.

The details

Huske blasted out to the lead on the fly leg, splitting 23.19, and although Gorbenko, a three-time European champion in the event, was faster than Huske on every other stroke, the gap she created on fly was enough to secure the victory. Huske will now look to defend her ACC title in the 100 fly on Thursday night.

  • The 2026 ACC Swimming & Diving Championships took place on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Torri Huske

A three-time Olympic gold medalist and the reigning NCAA champion in the 200 IM, representing Stanford University.

Anastasia Gorbenko

A three-time European champion in the 200 IM, representing the University of Louisville.

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What’s next

Huske will contest the 100 fly final on Thursday night, where she's the massive favorite and vies to defend her ACC title, and then she'll wrap up her individual conference championship career in the 100 free on Saturday, where she's the #2 seed behind Virginia's Anna Moesch.

The takeaway

This race showcased Huske's strength in the butterfly stroke and her ability to hold off a challenge from the talented Gorbenko, further cementing her status as one of the top swimmers in the NCAA.