Indiana's senior swimmer Zal谩n S谩rk谩ny set a new NCAA record in the 1,000-yard freestyle with a split time of 8:33.10 during the NCAA Championships. This performance also earned him a silver medal in the 1,650-yard freestyle, where he recorded a time of 14:12.20, just shy of the NCAA record. S谩rk谩ny鈥檚 achievement marks Indiana's second NCAA swimming record, following Lilly King's 100-yard breaststroke from 2019. The Hoosiers are currently tied for first overall after delivering strong performances in multiple events, including relays. Coach Ray Looze praised the team鈥檚 aggressive approach and momentum heading into future competitions.

By the Numbers
  • S谩rk谩ny's 1,000-yard split: 8:33.10 (NCAA Record)
  • S谩rk谩ny's 1,650-yard freestyle time: 14:12.20 (Big Ten and Program Record)
State of Play
  • Indiana ranks tied for first after three events at the NCAA Championships.
  • The team improved its performance in the 200-yard medley relay, finishing fourth with a time of 1:21.12.
What's Next

Indiana will compete in several events on the second day of the NCAA Championships, including the 100-yard butterfly and 400-yard IM, with prelims set to begin at 10 a.m. ET.

Bottom Line

With S谩rk谩ny's stellar performances and the team鈥檚 strong standing, Indiana is well-positioned to continue its success at the NCAA Championships, aiming for more records and medals.