Panthers Prepare for NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships

Panthers Prepare for NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships

3/17/2026 4:10:00 PM | Swimming & Diving

PITTSBURGH- The Pitt women's swimming and diving team will kick off the NCAA Championships on Wednesday, March 18 at McCauley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Ga.

Meet the Panthers

The Panthers will be represented by 10 student-athletes at the competition, including Sydney Gring, Claire Jansen, Kimmy Shannon, Angelina Messina, Mary Clarke, Avery Kudlac, Parker Del Balso, Jess Vega, Mariana Osorio Mendoza and Cassie Guerrera. The team consists of seven returners from last years NCAA roster.

Last Time Out

In their last stint in Atlanta, the Panther women finished sixth overall at ACCs, the highest finish in program history. Jansen finished third in the 200 backstroke, becoming Pitt's third women's medalist at ACCs in history.

Last NCAAs

The Pitt women recorded their highest finish in 29 years at the 2025 NCAA Championships. Sophie Yendell became the first All-American female swimmer for Pitt in 39 years.

Events to Watch

Sydney Gring – 200 IM, 100 Fly, 100 Back

Claire Jansen – 200 Back, 100 Back

Kimmy Shannon – 200 IM, 400 IM, 200 Back

Parker Del Balso, Mary Clarke, Avery Kudlac, Angelina Messina – Relays

Jess Vega, Mariana Osorio Mendoza, Cassie Guerrera – Platform Diving

Event Schedule

Wednesday, March 18

1650-yard freestyle
200-yard medley relay
800-yard freestyle relay

Thursday, March 19

100-yard butterfly
400-yard individual medley
200-yard freestyle
100-yard breaststroke
200-yard freestyle relay
One-meter diving

Friday, March 20