UNLV Women's Swim Team Earns Three Medals at MW Championships

Rebels break school records and secure podium finishes on day two of the meet.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The UNLV women's swimming and diving team had a strong showing on the second day of the Mountain West Championships in Houston, earning three medals. Senior Erika Carlson broke the school record in the 200 free twice, taking silver. Sophomore Grace Wharton also earned silver in the 400 IM, posting the second-fastest time in program history. Junior Fernanda Mendez Guerra added a bronze medal in the 100 fly.

Why it matters

UNLV's performance highlights the continued excellence of their women's swimming and diving program, which has established itself as a conference power. The Rebels' ability to break school records and earn multiple medals demonstrates their depth of talent and competitive drive.

The details

In addition to the three medal-winning performances, the Rebels had several other strong showings. Senior Cameron Mykkanen placed 10th in the 100 fly, while juniors Chelsey Dorosh and Allyse Abbott finished in the top 11 in 3-meter diving prelims. Freshman Rachel Wigginton recorded the fourth-fastest 400 IM time in school history, taking fifth place. The Rebels' 200 free relay team of Averi Webb, Mendez Guerra, Gina Miller and Carlson placed fifth.

  • The Mountain West Championships are taking place February 19-22 in Houston, Texas.

The players

Erika Carlson

A senior on the UNLV women's swimming team who broke the school record in the 200 free twice on the day, earning a silver medal.

Grace Wharton

A sophomore on the UNLV women's swimming team who earned a silver medal in the 400 IM with the second-fastest time in program history.

Fernanda Mendez Guerra

A junior on the UNLV women's swimming team who won a bronze medal in the 100 fly with the third-fastest time in school history.

Cameron Mykkanen

A senior on the UNLV women's swimming team who placed 10th overall and second in the B final of the 100 fly.

Chelsey Dorosh

A junior on the UNLV women's diving team who led the Rebels in the 3-meter dive prelims with a ninth-place score of 269.40.

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What’s next

The championship meet picks back up Friday with prelims at 8:30 a.m. PT and finals at 4 p.m. PT.

The takeaway

UNLV's women's swimming and diving team continues to be a force in the Mountain West, breaking school records and earning multiple medals at the conference championships. Their depth of talent and competitive drive have established them as a top program in the region.