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Princeton Today
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Princeton Tigers Dominate Day Two of Ivy Championships
Women's swimming and diving team sets multiple records and qualifies for NCAA Championships
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Princeton University women's swimming and diving team had a standout performance on day two of the Ivy League Championships, winning four out of five events, setting two pool records and an Ivy Meet record, and earning two automatic qualifiers to the NCAA Championships.
Why it matters
Princeton's dominant showing at the Ivy Championships further cements the team's status as a powerhouse in women's collegiate swimming and diving. The record-breaking performances and NCAA qualifications highlight the depth and talent of the Tigers' roster and their ability to excel at the highest levels of competition.
The details
Princeton finished the day in first place in the team standings with 532 points, well ahead of second-place Harvard (446.5) and third-place Brown (399.5). The Tigers were led by standout performances from Eleanor Sun, who set a new pool record in the 200 individual medley, and Sabrina Johnston, who matched the school and pool records in winning the 50 freestyle. Both Sun and Johnston automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships with their victories. Charlotte Martinkus also had a strong showing, winning the 1-meter diving event and setting both the pool record and the Ivy League Meet record. The 200 freestyle relay team of Johnston, Sophia Sunwoo, Edie Simecek, and Veronique Rossouw capped off the day by breaking the pool record with their gold-medal performance.
- The Ivy League Championship meet is taking place from February 19-22, 2026.
- Day two of the championships was held on February 20, 2026.
The players
Princeton University women's swimming and diving team
The Princeton Tigers are a dominant force in women's collegiate swimming and diving, having won the Ivy League dual meet title with a perfect 7-0 record this season.
Eleanor Sun
A Princeton swimmer who set a new pool record in the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:55.62, automatically qualifying for the NCAA Championships.
Sabrina Johnston
A Princeton swimmer who won the 50 freestyle event, matching both the school and pool records with a time of 22.07, and also automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships.
Charlotte Martinkus
A Princeton diver who won the 1-meter diving event, setting both the pool record and the Ivy League Meet record with a score of 318.45.
Sophia Sunwoo, Edie Simecek, and Veronique Rossouw
Members of the Princeton 200 freestyle relay team that broke the pool record with a time of 1:28.31.
What’s next
Competition at the Ivy League Championships will resume on February 21, 2026 with prelims beginning at 11:00 AM and finals at 6:00 PM.
The takeaway
Princeton's dominant performance on day two of the Ivy Championships showcases the depth and talent of their women's swimming and diving program, which continues to set new standards of excellence in the Ivy League and position themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the national stage.
