Tennessee Women Break SEC 200 Medley Relay Record

Volunteers clock 1:32.80 to shatter previous mark by over half a second

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The University of Tennessee women's swim team set a new Southeastern Conference (SEC) record in the 200-yard medley relay, clocking a time of 1:32.80 at the 2026 SEC Championships in Knoxville. The Volunteers shattered the previous SEC record of 1:33.29 set by Alabama in 2022, winning the event by nearly a second.

Why it matters

Tennessee's record-breaking performance highlights the program's continued dominance in the SEC, as they look to build momentum heading into the NCAA Championships. The 200 medley relay is a marquee event, and this record-setting swim demonstrates the Volunteers' depth and talent across multiple strokes.

The details

Tennessee's relay team consisted of Mizuki Hirai (23.65 leadoff), Mckenzie Siroky (25.84 breaststroke), Ella Jansen (22.85 butterfly), and Camille Spink (20.46 anchor). Spink's split of 20.46 was the fastest of the entire field and a new personal best. The Volunteers' time of 1:32.80 was over a second faster than the previous SEC Championship record of 1:33.84 set by Texas in 2025.

  • The 2026 SEC Championships are being held from Monday, February 16 to Saturday, February 21 at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
  • Tennessee's record-breaking swim occurred on the opening day of the championships, Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Tennessee Volunteers

The University of Tennessee women's swim team, who set the new SEC record in the 200-yard medley relay.

Mizuki Hirai

Tennessee swimmer who led off the record-setting 200 medley relay with a 23.65 split.

Mckenzie Siroky

Tennessee swimmer who swam the breaststroke leg of the record-setting 200 medley relay with a 25.84 split.

Ella Jansen

Tennessee swimmer who swam the butterfly leg of the record-setting 200 medley relay with a 22.85 split.

Camille Spink

Tennessee swimmer who anchored the record-setting 200 medley relay with a blazing 20.46 split, the fastest of the entire field.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Tennessee women will look to carry this momentum into the remainder of the SEC Championships as they aim to defend their conference title. Their record-breaking swim in the 200 medley relay has set the tone for what could be a dominant performance by the Volunteers over the next several days of competition.

The takeaway

Tennessee's record-setting swim in the 200-yard medley relay showcases the program's continued excellence in the SEC and serves as a statement of intent heading into the NCAA Championships. The Volunteers' depth and talent across multiple strokes will make them a force to be reckoned with as they pursue another conference title and national championship aspirations.