NCAA 102nd Swimming Championship - Day 3 Finals

12 November 2026 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex

The third day of the NCAA 102nd Swimming Championship featured exciting finals action as student-athletes competed in various individual and relay events in both the Juniors and Seniors divisions. Swimmers from participating NCAA member schools delivered exceptional performances, with several records being broken and numerous personal bests achieved during the competition.

In the Juniors division, athletes from DLS-College of Saint Benilde, San Beda University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, and other member schools showcased their talent in the pool. A standout performance came from Aishel Cid U. Evangelista of Emilio Aguinaldo College, who established a new NCAA record in the Boys' 400-meter Individual Medley by clocking 4:38.06, surpassing the previous championship mark. Benilde swimmers also excelled, securing victories in the Boys' 200-meter Butterfly and 100-meter Backstroke events.

The Seniors division witnessed more record-breaking performances. Ihiazel Fei R. Dolliente of San Beda University set a new NCAA record in the Women's 400-meter Individual Medley with a time of 5:18.10. Meanwhile, FJ Catherine Cruz of DLS-College of Saint Benilde established a new championship record in the Women's 100-meter Backstroke after posting a time of 1:05.47. In the Men's 100-meter Backstroke, Michael Vijay Romero of Benilde also rewrote the record books by winning the event in 59.08 seconds.

Relay events provided additional excitement as teams battled for valuable championship points. San Beda University captured the Women's 200-meter Freestyle Relay title and set a new NCAA record with a time of 1:51.01. The championship quartet consisted of Angela Pasang, Kriztel Rhey Napallatan, Jindsy Azze Dasion, and Jasmine Therese Obra. On the men's side, DLS-College of Saint Benilde emerged victorious in the 200-meter Freestyle Relay after recording a winning time of 1:37.19.

Several member institutions continued to demonstrate strong performances across multiple events, including San Beda University, DLS-College of Saint Benilde, Emilio Aguinaldo College, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Arellano University, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Mapúa University, and San Sebastian College-Recoletos. Their athletes contributed important points to their respective teams as the race for the overall championship intensified.

With one day of competition remaining, the NCAA 102nd Swimming Championship remains highly competitive, highlighted by outstanding individual achievements, relay victories, and record-breaking performances. Day 3 showcased the dedication, discipline, and excellence of NCAA student-athletes as they continued their pursuit of championship honors.