The No. 5 MIT women's swimming and diving team ascended to fifth place after the second day of the 2026 NCAA Championships held in Indianapolis. Notable performances included a sixth-place finish by Mary Feliz in the 200 Free, a fifth-place finish in the 100 Fly by Sydney Smith, and a strong dive by Logan Yee, who placed fifth. With several athletes earning All-America honors, MIT showcased their competitive strength against top rivals like NYU, Emory, and Kenyon.

By the Numbers
  • MIT has accumulated 102 points, ranking fifth behind NYU (260), Emory (188.50), Kenyon (176.50), and Denison (114.50).
  • Sydney Smith now boasts a total of 14 All-America honors, with two in the 100 Fly.
State of Play
  • MIT's girls will compete in prelims at 10:00 AM and finals at 6:00 PM tomorrow, March 20.
  • Scheduled events include the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Fly, 100 Back, and 800 Free Relay.
What's Next

As the championships continue, MIT swimmers are expected to further push for top placements in upcoming events, with multiple athletes primed for new personal bests and All-America honors.

Bottom Line

MIT's continued success at the championships highlights the strength of their program; the engineers have a solid chance of improving their standings with stronger performances in the remaining events.