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Erokhina Opens NCAA Championships in 100 Breaststroke
3/19/2026 1:46:00 PM | Women's Swimming & Diving
ATLANTA, Ga. — Maria Erokhina opened competition Thursday at the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming & Diving Championships, competing in the 100 breaststroke at the McAuley Aquatic Center.
Erokhina posted a time of 1:00.18 in the preliminary heats, finishing 35th overall against a field of the nation's top collegiate swimmers .
The senior split 28.20 at the halfway mark before closing in 31.98, finishing just off her entry time in a highly competitive event that featured multiple sub-58 second performances at the top of the leaderboard.
Erokhina will return to the pool Friday for the 200 breaststroke, with prelims set for 8 a.m. MT and finals scheduled for 4 p.m. MT.
SWOMEN CLUB: The Swomen Club plays a vital role in the success of UNC Swimming & Diving, providing elite training gear, enhanced nutrition and championship-level travel opportunities. These investments directly support our student-athletes and ensure the Bears are equipped to perform at the highest level.
Give to the Swomen Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's swim and dive team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSwim), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSwim_Dive), and Facebook (/UNCOBearsswimdive).
Erokhina posted a time of 1:00.18 in the preliminary heats, finishing 35th overall against a field of the nation's top collegiate swimmers .
The senior split 28.20 at the halfway mark before closing in 31.98, finishing just off her entry time in a highly competitive event that featured multiple sub-58 second performances at the top of the leaderboard.
Erokhina will return to the pool Friday for the 200 breaststroke, with prelims set for 8 a.m. MT and finals scheduled for 4 p.m. MT.
SWOMEN CLUB: The Swomen Club plays a vital role in the success of UNC Swimming & Diving, providing elite training gear, enhanced nutrition and championship-level travel opportunities. These investments directly support our student-athletes and ensure the Bears are equipped to perform at the highest level.
Give to the Swomen Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's swim and dive team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSwim), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSwim_Dive), and Facebook (/UNCOBearsswimdive).
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