Army West Point's men鈥檚 swimming and diving team wrapped up its 2025-26 season at the NCAA Championships in Atlanta. The Black Knights competed with a mix of individual swimmers and relay teams, featuring Kohen Rankin and Johnny Crush prominently. Rankin earned Second Team All-American honors in the 100 breast, while Crush set a new program record in the 100 back, finishing fifth overall and securing First Team All-American status for the second straight year. The team's performance included setting a new program record in the 400 medley relay, highlighting a successful season despite finishing 28th in the 400 free relay.

By the Numbers
  • Kohen Rankin finished 13th overall in the 100 breast with a time of 51.47 seconds.
  • Johnny Crush set a new program record in the 100 back with a time of 43.84 seconds, finishing fifth overall.
  • The 400 medley relay team clocked a program record of 3:03.43, finishing 18th overall.
Yes, But

While the team's achievements were commendable, they may face challenges maintaining performance levels next season without the guidance of graduating seniors who played pivotal roles.

State of Play
  • Army West Point earned its second consecutive All-American recognition at the national event.
  • Johnny Crush became only the second swimmer in program history to achieve back-to-back All-American honors in the 100 back.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Army's swimmers may focus on recruitment and training to strengthen their squad as they aim to improve their overall standings in future NCAA competitions.

Bottom Line

The successful conclusion of the season at the NCAA Championships underscores the progress of Army West Point's swimming and diving program, emphasizing a legacy of performance while preparing for the next competitive year.