Randolph-Macon Women's Swim Team Breaks Three Records at ODAC Championships

The team's record-breaking relay performances and individual standout showings have them sitting in third place after day two.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Randolph-Macon women's swimming team is making a splash at the 2026 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championships, breaking three school records on day two of the competition. The 800 Free Relay, 200 Free Relay, and 400 Medley Relay teams all set new program bests, while individual swimmers like Caroline Russell, Hannah Loyd, and Sophie Sullivan also turned in impressive performances.

Why it matters

The ODAC Championships provide a high-profile stage for collegiate swimmers to showcase their talents and help raise the profile of Randolph-Macon's swimming program. The team's record-breaking swims demonstrate the depth and quality of the program, which could lead to increased recruitment, funding, and recognition for the school.

The details

On day one, the 800 Free Relay team of Hannah Loyd, Reese Painter, Brooklyn DeCann, and Caroline Russell finished third with a time of 7:46.93, eclipsing the previous school record. The momentum continued on day two, as the 200 Free Relay team of Kelsey James, Teaghan McNeill, Madi Reed, and Sophie Sullivan finished third with a time of 1:37.03, surpassing the previous school record. The 400 Medley Relay team of James, Anna Sprott, Sullivan, and McNeill also achieved a top-three finish, setting a new school record of 3:56.70. Individually, Caroline Russell took second in the 500 Free, while Hannah Loyd, Brooklyn DeCann, Anna Sprott, and Sophie Sullivan also turned in strong performances.

  • The 2026 ODAC Championships are being held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • The championships began on February 13, 2026.

The players

Randolph-Macon Women's Swimming

The women's swimming team from Randolph-Macon College, a small private college in Virginia that competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).

Caroline Russell

A standout swimmer for Randolph-Macon, she finished second in the 500 Free event.

Hannah Loyd

A member of Randolph-Macon's record-breaking 800 Free Relay team and a top-five finisher in the 500 Free.

Brooklyn DeCann

A member of Randolph-Macon's record-breaking 800 Free Relay team and a top-six finisher in the 500 Free.

Sophie Sullivan

A member of Randolph-Macon's record-breaking 200 Free Relay and 400 Medley Relay teams, and a third-place finisher in the 50 Free.

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What’s next

Day three events at the ODAC Championships are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., with the finals commencing at 6:00 p.m. Randolph-Macon will look to build on its impressive start and continue its pursuit of a top finish at the championships.

The takeaway

Randolph-Macon's women's swimming team has demonstrated its strength and depth at the ODAC Championships, breaking multiple school records and positioning itself as a contender for the conference title. The team's success highlights the quality of the program and the dedication of its athletes, and could lead to increased visibility and support for the school's swimming program going forward.