Hold onto your goggles, swimming fans, because Princeton's Mitchell Schott just made a splash, rewriting the record books! In a thrilling quad meet at Navy's Lejeune Hall, featuring Princeton, Navy, Delaware, and Kenyon, Schott didn't just win; he dominated. But what exactly went down? Let's dive in! This meet took place on January 9-10, 2026, in Annapolis, Maryland, in a short course yards (SCY - 25 yards) format. You can find the full results at the provided link.
### Women's Races: Princeton's Reign
The Princeton women's team was on fire!
- 400 IM: Eleanor Sun led the charge, winning in 4:13.60, followed by teammates Sophie Segerson (4:13.98) and Meg Wheeler (4:18.83), securing a Princeton sweep.
- 50 Free: Sabrina Johnston clocked in at a blazing 22.59, with Veronique Rossouw taking second in 23.16.
- Diving: Charlotte Norman topped the 3-meter board with a score of 327.35, while Charlotte Martinkus took second with 308.40.
- 200 Free: Savannah Skow secured a win in 1:46.10, outpacing her teammate Chloe Kim, who finished in 1:49.60.
- Distance: Kim triumphed in both the 500 free (4:48.26) and the 1000 free (9:44.82).
### Delaware's Standout Performance
Victoria Novinsky of Delaware shone brightly:
- Butterfly: She won the 100-meter butterfly in 52.39, and dominated the 200 fly, finishing in 1:55.74.
- 200 IM: Novinsky also secured a win in the 200 IM (1:58.37).
### Kenyon's Victory
Kelsey Van Eldik from Kenyon earned a victory in the 100 breaststroke (1:00.76).
### Women's Final Scores:
- Princeton dominated with wins against Navy, Kenyon, and Delaware.
- Delaware also had a strong showing, defeating Navy and Kenyon.
### Men's Races: Schott's Record-Breaking Performance
Now, here's where it gets exciting! Mitchell Schott's performance in the 200 free (1:32.72) was extraordinary, breaking Michael Phelps's pool record from 2009 (1:33.14)! While it's worth noting that Schott's personal best is even faster (1:31.63).
- 100 Free: Patrick Dinu also made waves, setting a pool record in the 100 free (42.59).
- 200 Fly: Schott also clinched an NCAA Qualifying time in the 200 fly (1:43.48).
- 500 Free: He capped off his individual wins with a victory in the 500 free (4:18.57).
- 400 IM: Princeton continued its dominance with a 1-2-3-4 finish.
- Diving: Aidan Wang secured wins on both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards, leading Princeton to a clean sweep.
### Navy's Highlights
- Backstroke: Ben Irwin of Navy won the 100 back (46.86).
- Breaststroke: Juan Mora of Navy dominated the 100 breast (52.27).
- 50 Free: Ben Denman-Grimm of Navy narrowly edged out Dinu in the 50 free (19.66).
### Men's Final Scores:
- Princeton secured victories over Navy, Kenyon, and Delaware.
- Navy had a strong showing, defeating Kenyon and Delaware.
What do you think? Were you surprised by any of these results? Did Schott's record-breaking swim live up to the hype? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
