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Princeton's Mitchell Schott Breaks Ivy League 200 Fly Record
Schott's time of 1:39.05 moves him to 17th all-time in the event.
Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:31am
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In his final individual race at Princeton, senior Mitchell Schott broke the Ivy League, meet, and program records in the men's 200 butterfly with a time of 1:39.05. Schott's time also moves him up to 17th on the all-time performers list in the event.
Why it matters
Schott's record-breaking performance in his final home meet caps off an impressive career at Princeton. His swim also highlights the continued high level of competition in the Ivy League, which has produced several of the top 200 butterfly swimmers in the country in recent years.
The details
Schott was out fast, splitting 22.08 at the 50-yard mark to take an early lead over Harvard's David Schmitt. He continued to extend his advantage through the middle of the race, coming home in 25.36 and 26.79 to finish in 1:39.05 and auto-qualify for the 2026 NCAA Championships. Schott's time was 1.37 seconds faster than his own previous Ivy League, meet, and Princeton records, and 1.82 seconds quicker than the pool record Schmitt had set earlier in the session.
- Schott broke the Ivy League, meet, and Princeton program records on February 28, 2026.
- Schott's time of 1:39.05 moves him to 17th on the all-time performers list in the 200 butterfly.
The players
Mitchell Schott
A senior at Princeton University who broke the Ivy League, meet, and program records in the men's 200 butterfly with a time of 1:39.05.
David Schmitt
A swimmer from Harvard University who previously held the pool record in the 200 butterfly that Schott broke.
What’s next
Schott will look to continue his strong senior season at the 2026 NCAA Division I Championships, where he will aim to improve on his 17th-place all-time ranking in the 200 butterfly.
The takeaway
Schott's record-breaking swim in his final home meet at Princeton is a testament to his hard work and development over his four-year career. His performance also highlights the depth of talent in the Ivy League, which continues to produce some of the top swimmers in the country.
