Future Longhorn Sydney Schoeck Breaks 400 IM Record at Columbia Sectionals

Schoeck's time of 4:04.22 marks a huge personal best for the Texas recruit.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:11pm

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On day 2 of the 2026 Columbia Spring Sectionals, future Texas Longhorn Sydney Schoeck of the CSP Tideriders swim club dominated the women's 400 IM, winning the event in a time of 4:04.22. This marks a massive career best for the 17-year-old, who previously had a best time of 4:05.96 set just 3 months ago at Winter Juniors West.

Why it matters

Schoeck's performance highlights her continued development as one of the top recruits in the class of 2026. Her ability to drop over a second in the 400 IM in a short period of time demonstrates her potential to make an immediate impact at the college level for the Texas Longhorns.

The details

Schoeck was impressive across all four strokes, splitting 56.00 on butterfly, 59.95 on backstroke, 1:11.59 on breaststroke, and 56.68 on freestyle. Her time of 4:04.22 was over a second faster than the runner-up finisher.

  • Schoeck's previous best time of 4:05.96 was set just 3 months ago at Winter Juniors West.

The players

Sydney Schoeck

A 17-year-old swimmer for the CSP Tideriders club and the #1 ranked recruit in the girls class of 2026, who has committed to swim for the University of Texas Longhorns.

Texas Longhorns

The NCAA Division I swimming and diving program at the University of Texas, which Schoeck will be joining in the fall of 2026.

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What’s next

Schoeck will look to continue her strong performances at the upcoming high school and club national championships as she prepares to join the Texas Longhorns next fall.

The takeaway

Sydney Schoeck's record-breaking swim in the 400 IM at the Columbia Sectionals showcases the immense talent and potential of one of the top swimming recruits in the country, and the Texas Longhorns are poised to benefit greatly from her arrival on campus next year.