Germonprez and Kos Dominate at Sterkel Classic Swimming Meet

Texas, TCU, Incarnate Word, and Trinity compete in SCY (25 yards) event ahead of SEC Championships

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:52am

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The 2026 Sterkel Classic swimming meet in Austin, Texas saw standout performances from Nate Germonprez and Hubert Kos. Germonprez won the 100 breaststroke with a time of 51.00, while Kos dominated the 400 IM with a 3:38.66 finish. The event served as a warm-up for the upcoming SEC Swimming and Diving Championships.

Why it matters

The Sterkel Classic is a prestigious annual swimming competition that attracts top collegiate talent from the region. Strong performances at this meet can help swimmers gain momentum and confidence heading into the high-stakes SEC Championships.

The details

At the meet, Texas swimmers swept the top three spots in the women's 100 butterfly, led by Campbell Stoll's 51.74 time. Haley McDonald of Texas won the women's 400 IM, while Nikoletta Padar and Angie Coe also had standout swims for the Longhorns. On the men's side, TCU's Edgar Cicanci won the 100 backstroke and Nikola Koltin took the 200 breaststroke.

  • The 2026 Sterkel Classic was held on April 11, 2026.
  • The meet served as a warm-up for the upcoming SEC Swimming and Diving Championships.

The players

Nate Germonprez

A sprint breaststroke specialist who won the 100 breaststroke at the 2026 Sterkel Classic with a time of 51.00.

Hubert Kos

An off-distance swimmer who dominated the 400 IM at the 2026 Sterkel Classic with a time of 3:38.66.

Campbell Stoll

A Texas swimmer who won the women's 100 butterfly at the 2026 Sterkel Classic with a time of 51.74.

Haley McDonald

A Texas swimmer who won the women's 400 IM at the 2026 Sterkel Classic with a time of 4:12.55.

Edgar Cicanci

A TCU swimmer who won the men's 100 backstroke at the 2026 Sterkel Classic.

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What’s next

The strong performances at the Sterkel Classic will give the swimmers momentum heading into the SEC Swimming and Diving Championships, which will take place in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The 2026 Sterkel Classic showcased the depth of talent in collegiate swimming, with standout individual performances from athletes like Germonprez and Kos. The meet served as an important tune-up for the upcoming SEC Championships, where these swimmers will look to carry their momentum and compete for conference titles.