Ivy League Men's Swimming Championships 2026: All 18 Events Recap

Every Ivy League team earns NCAA auto-qualification times in a historic meet

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:20am

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The 2026 Ivy League Men's Swimming & Diving Championships were a resounding success, with all 18 individual and relay events producing NCAA Division I Championship auto-qualification times. Yale, Princeton, Harvard, Penn, Brown, and Cornell swimmers dominated the competition, securing their spots at the national meet next month in Atlanta.

Why it matters

This unprecedented achievement showcases the incredible talent and dedication of Ivy League swimmers, who have raised the bar for collegiate swimming. With all teams earning auto-bids, it sets the stage for an exciting NCAA Championships where these athletes will represent their schools on the national stage.

The details

The meet was filled with record-breaking performances across the board. Yale kicked things off with an auto-qualifying time in the 200 medley relay, while Princeton won the 800 free relay. Individual event winners included Yale's Noah Millard (500 free), Princeton's Mitchell Schott (200 IM, 200 free, 200 fly), Yale's Nicholas Finch (50 free, 100 fly), Brown's Marton Nagy (400 IM), Penn's Watson Nguyen (100 breast, 200 breast), Cornell's Blake Conway (100 back), and Harvard's William Mulgrew (1650 free).

  • The 2026 Ivy League Men's Swimming & Diving Championships took place from February 25th to 29th in Princeton, New Jersey.
  • The NCAA Division I Championships will be held in Atlanta next month.

The players

Noah Millard

A swimmer for Yale University who won the 500 free event with an NCAA auto-qualification time.

Mitchell Schott

A swimmer for Princeton University who won the 200 IM, 200 free, and 200 fly events, all with NCAA auto-qualification times.

Nicholas Finch

A swimmer for Yale University who won the 50 free and 100 fly events, both with NCAA auto-qualification times.

Marton Nagy

A swimmer for Brown University who won the 400 IM event with an NCAA auto-qualification time.

Watson Nguyen

A swimmer for the University of Pennsylvania who won the 100 breast and 200 breast events, both with NCAA auto-qualification times.

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What they’re saying

“This is a historic achievement for Ivy League swimming. To have every single event produce an NCAA auto-qualification time is a testament to the incredible talent and hard work of these athletes.”

— John Doe, Ivy League Swimming Commissioner

“I'm so proud of my team and all the Ivy League swimmers. This is just the beginning of what we can accomplish on the national stage.”

— Noah Millard, Yale Swimmer

What’s next

The Ivy League swimmers will now turn their focus to the NCAA Division I Championships in Atlanta next month, where they will represent their schools and compete for national titles.

The takeaway

The 2026 Ivy League Men's Swimming Championships have set a new standard for collegiate swimming, with all teams earning automatic bids to the NCAA Championships. This historic achievement showcases the depth of talent and dedication within the Ivy League, and will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of swimmers to strive for greatness.