The California women's swimming and diving team secured four qualifiers for finals on Day 2 of the 2026 NCAA Championships, climbing to 5th place with 133 points. Freshman Annie Jia made waves by recording the fourth-fastest 100-yard butterfly time in program history, finishing fifth and earning First Team All-America status. Teagan O'Dell also shone, clocking a 3:59.43 in the 400 IM, the second-fastest time in Cal history. The Bears' relay teams and individual swimmers contributed significantly to accumulate points with top finishes in various events.

By the Numbers
  • Cal moved from 7th to 5th place with 133 points.
  • Annie Jia's Time: 50.34 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly, the fourth-fastest in Cal history.
  • Teagan O'Dell's Time: 3:59.43 in the 400 IM, only the second sub-four minute time recorded by a Bear.
State of Play
  • Four Cal swimmers qualified for finals, adding to the team's momentum.
  • The Bears earned five First Team All-America times on the second day of competition.
What's Next

The next day of the NCAA Championships will feature the 100 backstroke, 200 breast, 500 freestyle, 50 freestyle, three-meter diving, and 400 medley relay. Ten different Bears will compete in the prelims, beginning at 7 a.m. PT.

Bottom Line

With strong performances from freshmen and a solid team effort, Cal is positioned to continue its ascent in the NCAA Championships, showcasing notable individual talents and a promising future.