Centre College's swim and dive team excelled at the 2026 NCAA Division III Championships, securing five additional All-American titles on Day 3. Tiernan Moore shined in the 100-yard breaststroke, qualifying for the finals with a preliminary time of 54.11 seconds and finishing 6th overall with a final time of 53.81 seconds. Caroline Lee competed in the 100 backstroke, improving her time to 57.05 seconds despite a 39th place finish. The diving team also performed well, with Justin Toth earning a 3rd place finish and 1st Team All-American honors on the 1-meter boards, while Garrett George clinched 8th. All divers advanced to the finals, showcasing strong depth in the program.

By the Numbers
  • Tiernan Moore finished 6th in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 53.81 seconds.
  • Justin Toth secured 3rd place in the 1-meter diving with a score of 527.90 points.
Yes, But

Despite the strong performance, Caroline Lee's finish in the 100 backstroke highlighted room for improvement among the swimmers as she did not reach higher standings, indicating variations in competitive outcomes.

State of Play
  • All four divers from the 3-meter competition moved on to the 1-meter finals, demonstrating the team's collective strength.
  • Moore is set to compete in the 200 breaststroke on Saturday, with potential for more All-American honors.
What's Next

Moore will take to the pool in the 200 breaststroke prelims on Saturday, potentially adding to Centre's All-American count and looking to improve upon his previous day's performance.

Bottom Line

The Centre Colonels' continued success at the NCAA Championships underscores their strength in swimming and diving, positioning them well for further achievements as the competition progresses.