The 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championships are underway, with diving and swimming events taking place at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, GA. The defending champions are UVA women (6x) and Cal men (1x).
Stanford's Henry McFadden anchored the 800 free relay with a stellar 1:29.84, outperforming Daniel Diehl and NC State for the win. The race videos for all four swimming events are available for viewing.
The women's 200 medley relay saw Louisville take the lead with a time of 1:32.26, surpassing UVA's 1:32.46. Stanford finished third in 1:32.94, while Cal took fourth in 1:33.29. The men's 200 medley relay was won by Florida State in 1:22.38, with Cal in second place.
In the women's 800 free relay, UVA claimed the top spot with a time of 6:45.34, breaking the pool record and achieving the second-fastest performance in history. Stanford secured third place in 6:54.09, while Cal took second in 6:50.15. The men's 800 free relay saw Stanford win with a time of 6:07.40, followed by NC State in 6:07.42.
The ACC Championships continue with diving events on Sunday, February 15, and swimming events concluding on Saturday, February 21. Live results and video are available on ESPN+ ($) and the ACC website.
The championship standings are led by Stanford men and women, with Louisville, California, and Florida State also in the top positions. The diving events have been completed, and the diving-forward teams are expected to move up in the standings.
