NCAA Season 102 Swimming Championship

Day 1 Finals 10 November 2026 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex

The first day of the NCAA Season 102 Swimming Championship Finals commenced with remarkable performances from student-athletes representing member institutions of the league. The competition featured closely contested races across various swimming disciplines in both the Junior and Senior divisions, highlighting the athletes' dedication, technical proficiency, and competitive spirit.

In the Junior Division, Colegio de San Juan de Letran swimmer Ashton Clyde Jose delivered an outstanding performance by securing the gold medal in the Boys' 200-Meter Individual Medley with a time of 2:10.25. LPU Pirates athlete Kyle Dexter Gruta emerged victorious in the Boys' 100-Meter Freestyle after recording a time of 54.02 seconds, while DLS-College of Saint Benilde swimmer Titus Rafael Sia dominated the Boys' 200-Meter Backstroke event with a winning time of 2:14.96. Jose further strengthened his campaign by winning the Boys' 50-Meter Breaststroke in 30.62 seconds, earning his second gold medal of the day.

The Senior Women's Division witnessed several exceptional performances. San Beda University swimmer Ihiazel Fei Dolliente captured the gold medal in the Women's 200-Meter Individual Medley, while teammate Angela Pasang secured first place in the Women's 100-Meter Freestyle. A major highlight of the competition was the record-breaking performance of FJ Catherine Cruz of DLS-College of Saint Benilde, who established a new NCAA record in the Women's 200-Meter Backstroke with a time of 2:26.10, surpassing the previous record of 2:26.41.

In the Senior Men's Division, San Beda University continued its impressive showing as John Andrei Ambrocio claimed the gold medal in the Men's 200-Meter Individual Medley. Jennuel Booh De Leon topped the Men's 100-Meter Freestyle event with a time of 53.02 seconds, while Rolando Jr. Escat emerged victorious in the Men's 200-Meter Backstroke. These performances contributed significantly to San Beda University's strong position in the overall championship standings.

The breaststroke events further showcased the depth of talent among NCAA swimmers. Kriztel Rhey Napallatan of San Beda University secured first place in the Women's 50-Meter Breaststroke, while Gulliver Clive Clemente, also from San Beda University, captured the gold medal in the Men's 50-Meter Breaststroke event. Their victories reinforced San Beda University's dominance during the opening day of competition.

The day concluded with the highly anticipated 4x50-Meter Medley Relay events. In the Junior Boys' category, DLS-College of Saint Benilde emerged as champions with a winning time of 1:51.82. Colegio de San Juan de Letran and San Beda University finished second and third, respectively. The Mapua Cardinal Swim Team placed seventh overall and earned valuable points toward the team standings.

In the Senior Division relay competitions, DLS-College of Saint Benilde secured victories in both the Women's and Men's 4x50-Meter Medley Relay events, posting winning times of 2:06.62 and 1:48.95, respectively. San Beda University finished as runner-up in both relay categories, while the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA secured third-place finishes. The Mapua Cardinal Swim Team Men's Relay Team delivered a commendable fourth-place performance with a time of 1:54.56.

Overall, Day 1 of the NCAA Season 102 Swimming Championship Finals was marked by outstanding athletic performances, the establishment of a new NCAA record, and highly competitive races across all event categories. The results reflected the continued growth and excellence of collegiate swimming and set a strong competitive standard for the succeeding days of the championship.