Eddie Reese Showdown 2026: Session 2 Highlights and Recap

Thrilling swimming action continues at the iconic Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:00pm

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The 2026 Eddie Reese Showdown continues with Session 2, featuring a variety of swimming events including the 100s, 200s, and 500s in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, as well as the 200 IM. The session kicks off with the 200 medley relay and concludes with the 400 free relay, promising an evening of record-breaking moments and electrifying competition.

Why it matters

The Eddie Reese Showdown is a prestigious swimming event that attracts top talent from across the country. This session will showcase the skills and determination of the athletes, as they compete for glory and the chance to make their mark on the sport.

The details

The session will feature a lineup of exciting events, including the women's and men's 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke, 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly, and 100 freestyle, as well as the 200 IM. Swimmers will push their limits and showcase their versatility in these events, with the potential for new records to be set.

  • The 2026 Eddie Reese Showdown takes place on January 23-24, 2026.
  • Session 2 is scheduled for the evening of January 23, 2026.

The players

Eddie Reese

A legendary swimming coach who has led the University of Texas men's swimming and diving team to 15 NCAA championships.

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What they’re saying

“This session is going to be a showcase of swimming excellence. We're excited to see the athletes push themselves to the limit and put on a thrilling display for the fans.”

— Eddie Reese, Head Coach, University of Texas Men's Swimming and Diving

What’s next

Fans can follow the live updates from the event on custommapposter.com to catch every record-breaking moment and exciting development as the action unfolds.

The takeaway

The Eddie Reese Showdown is a must-watch event for swimming enthusiasts, as it brings together some of the best athletes in the sport to compete in a variety of thrilling events. This session promises to be a showcase of talent, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.