4 Men’s Scholar Athletes for 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming Championships

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The Big West proudly proclaims that 4 males student-athletes have earned spots within the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship area following standout performances at The 2026 Big West Swimming & Diving Championships.

The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships Subcommittee introduced right now the swimmers who certified for the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships, set for March 26–29 on the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta. The meet might be hosted by Georgia Tech. Swimmers certified for the championships both by successful their convention championship in an occasion with a longtime minimal time or by assembly the established minimal time normal of their entered occasions. The invited divers earn their automated spot at zone meets within the weeks prior. In complete, the meet has a restrict of 270 athletes divided throughout 18 swimming occasions and three diving occasions.

Carter Dooling, Grand Canyon – 200 Breaststroke (1:54.56 AQ)

GCU’s Carter Dooling secured an NCAA berth within the 200-yard breaststroke with an automated qualifying time of 1:54.56 on the convention championships. The standout efficiency highlighted a powerful meet for the Lopes’ breaststroke specialist, who additionally contributed to GCU’s relay success, together with a runner-up end within the 200 medley relay (1:25.16). 

Karol Ostrowski, Hawai‘i – 50 Freestyle (19.13 AQ); 100 Freestyle (42.41 AQ); 100 Backstroke (46.16 AQ)

Representing league champion Hawai’i Karol Ostrowski delivered one of the crucial dominant performances of the championship meet. The Big West Men’s Swimmer of the Year recorded automated qualifying requirements in three particular person occasions, the 50 freestyle (19.13), 100 freestyle (42.41), and 100 backstroke (46.16). Ostrowski captured a number of particular person convention titles and added relay golds within the 200 freestyle relay and the championship-clinching 400 freestyle relay, serving to Hawai‘i safe the crew title. The 100 freestyle mark additionally reset the Big West Championship report.

Vili Sivec, Cal State Bakersfield – 100 Butterfly (45.91 AQ); 200 Butterfly (1:42.37 AQ)

Cal State Bakersfield’s Vili Sivec punched two tickets to the NCAA Championships after recording automated qualifying instances in each butterfly occasions. Sivec touched in 45.91 within the 100-yard butterfly and adopted with a dominant 1:42.37 within the 200-yard butterfly, securing convention titles in each races. The double-event champion showcased elite stroke effectivity and endurance all through the meet whereas additionally including precious relay contributions for the Roadrunners.

Tom Thalau, Hawai‘i – 200 IM (1:43.93 AQ)

Tom Thalau of UH additionally secured a spot within the NCAA area with a 1:43.93 automated qualifying swim within the 200-yard particular person medley. Thalau delivered a powerful all-around championship efficiency for the Rainbow Warriors, additionally contributing to Hawai‘i’s convention title-winning 400 freestyle relay squad that set a Big West Championship report with a 2:52.18 end.

Together, the 4 qualifiers signify three packages, Cal State Bakersfield, GCU, and Hawai‘i, highlighting the conference’s depth throughout dash, butterfly, breaststroke, and particular person medley disciplines as The Big West prepares to compete on the nationwide stage.

The 2026 NCAA Division Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships might be held March 18-21 in Atlanta, Ga., on the McAulley Aquatic Center on the campus of Georgia Tech. A schedule of occasions could be discovered beneath through NCAA.com

Gallery: (3-11-2026) 26 MS&D NCAA Qualifiers

2026 NCAA DI males’s swimming championship schedule

• Selection launch: Wednesday, March 11
• Men’s championship: Wednesday, March 25 – Saturday, March 28
  • Wednesday, March 25
    • 1650-yard freestyle
    • 200-yard medley relay
    • 800-yard freestyle relay

  • Thursday, March 26
    • 100-yard butterfly
    • 400-yard particular person medley
    • 200-yard freestyle
    • 100-yard breaststroke
    • 200-yard freestyle relay
    • One-meter diving

  • Friday, March 27
    • 100-yard backstroke
    • 200-yard breaststroke
    • 500-yard freestyle
    • 50-yard freestyle
    • 400-yard medley relay
    • Three-meter diving

  • Saturday, March 28
    • 200-yard particular person medley
    • 100-yard freestyle
    • 200-yard butterfly
    • 200-yard backstroke
    • 400-yard freestyle relay
    • Platform diving