Walnut Creek swimmer races to NCAA stage

UNLV's Bryson Huey and Ian Belflower qualify for NCAA Championships in Atlanta

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:21am

A Walnut Creek native, swimmer Bryson Huey, is headed to his first NCAA Championships later this month, representing UNLV in the 50-yard freestyle. He'll compete in Atlanta alongside teammate Ian Belflower, who qualified in the 200-yard butterfly, with both races available to watch on ESPN+ or via NCAA live results.

Why it matters

Huey's qualification for the NCAA Championships is a significant achievement for a local swimmer, showcasing the talent and dedication of Walnut Creek athletes. The NCAA Championships are a prestigious event that highlights the top collegiate swimmers in the country.

The details

Bryson Huey, a Walnut Creek native, has qualified to compete in the 50-yard freestyle event at the upcoming NCAA Championships in Atlanta. Huey, who represents UNLV, will be joined by his teammate Ian Belflower, who qualified in the 200-yard butterfly. Both of their races will be available for viewing on ESPN+ and through the NCAA's live results platform.

  • Bryson Huey and Ian Belflower will compete at the NCAA Championships later this month in Atlanta.

The players

Bryson Huey

A swimmer from Walnut Creek who has qualified to compete in the 50-yard freestyle event at the NCAA Championships while representing UNLV.

Ian Belflower

A UNLV swimmer who has qualified to compete in the 200-yard butterfly event at the NCAA Championships.

UNLV

The university that Bryson Huey and Ian Belflower represent as swimmers.

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What’s next

Bryson Huey and Ian Belflower will compete in their respective events at the NCAA Championships in Atlanta later this month, with their races available to watch on ESPN+ and through the NCAA's live results platform.

The takeaway

Bryson Huey's qualification for the NCAA Championships is a proud moment for the Walnut Creek community, showcasing the talent and dedication of local athletes. His achievement, along with that of his UNLV teammate Ian Belflower, highlights the high level of collegiate swimming talent that can come from the Walnut Creek area.