PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The University of Pennsylvania women’s swimming and diving team is set to compete in the 2026 Ivy League Championships this week, taking place at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The four-day competition begins Wednesday, February 18th and promises intense racing as the Quakers aim for a strong finish in the conference.
The Ivy League Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships will kick off with relay events on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Individual events begin Thursday morning at 11 a.m., with preliminary sessions starting at 11 a.m. Each day and final sessions anticipated to begin around 6 p.m. The event will be broadcast on ESPN+, offering fans multiple opportunities to watch the action unfold.
Penn concluded its regular season with an impressive 10-2 overall record, achieving a 5-2 mark against Ivy League opponents. The Quakers secured wins against Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell, and Yale, but faced defeats against Princeton and Harvard. Notably, the team maintained a perfect 6-0 record at home this season.
Several Penn swimmers are poised to make a significant impact at the championships. Kayla Fu leads the team in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle events, while Anna Moehn excels in the 200-yard, 500-yard, and 1000-yard freestyle. Brianna Cong is a key performer in the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke, and Katya Eruslanova is expected to be competitive in the 200-yard and 400-yard individual medley.
Championship Schedule and Coverage
The championship schedule is packed with events across four days. Here’s a breakdown of the key sessions:
- Wednesday, February 18: Finals – 200-yard medley relay (timed final), Team Diving Relay (exhibition), 800-yard freestyle relay (timed final)
- Thursday, February 19: Prelims – 500-yard freestyle, 200-yard individual medley, 50-yard freestyle, 1-meter diving prelims. Finals – 500-yard freestyle, 200-yard individual medley, 50-yard freestyle, 1-meter diving finals, 200-yard freestyle relay (timed final)
- Friday, February 20: Prelims – 100-yard butterfly, 400-yard individual medley, 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard breaststroke, 100-yard backstroke, 3-meter diving prelims; Finals – 100-yard butterfly, 400-yard individual medley, 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard breaststroke, 100-yard backstroke, 3-meter diving consolations finals, 400-yard medley relay (timed final)
- Saturday, February 21: Prelims – 200-yard backstroke, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard breaststroke, 200-yard butterfly, 1650-yard freestyle; Finals – 1650-yard freestyle, 200-yard backstroke, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard breaststroke, 200-yard butterfly, 3-meter diving finals, 400-yard freestyle relay (timed final)
Fans can follow the championships live on ESPN+, with coverage available for each day of the competition. ESPN+ will broadcast Day 1, Day 2 (Session 1 & 2), Day 3 (Session 1 & 2), and Day 4 (Session 1 & 2).
Looking Back at the 2025 Championships
Last year, Princeton secured its third consecutive Ivy League Women’s Swimming & Diving Championship title, finishing with 1479 points. Harvard and Yale followed in second and third place, respectively, with scores of 1287.5 and 1090.5. The University of Pennsylvania finished fifth overall with 990.5 points.
The Quakers will appear to improve upon their fifth-place finish this year, building on their successful regular season and the strong performances of swimmers like Fu, Moehn, Cong, and Eruslanova. The team’s dedication and preparation will be key as they compete against the top swimming programs in the Ivy League.
Following the Ivy League Championships, the focus will shift to potential NCAA qualification for individual swimmers. The NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships are scheduled for March, and Penn’s top performers will aim to earn a spot and represent the university on the national stage.
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