Washington State Dominates Day One of Mountain West Championships
In an electrifying start to the 2026 Mountain West Conference Championships in Houston, Washington State Swimming made a splash by clinching victories in three of the five events on day one. The Cougars, led by standout performances, have set the tone for the competition, topping the 11-team field.
Sophomore sensation Darcy Revitt was the star of the morning prelims, smashing her own 50 free school and pool records with a blazing 21.83. She carried that momentum into the evening, securing her second consecutive 50 free title. Revitt's performance wasn't just fast; it was a masterclass in speed and precision.
Senior All-American Emily Lundgren also shone brightly, capturing the 200 IM title. Her winning time of 1:57.94 marked her second straight victory in the event, reinforcing her dominance. Lundgren's leadership extends beyond individual events; she anchored the 400 medley relay team to victory alongside Anna Rauchholz, Ashlyn Hernandez, and Revitt, setting a new school record with a time of 3:32.64.
The prelims were a showcase of depth and talent for WSU. Lundgren and Revitt each claimed top spots in their respective events, with sophomore Tatum Janning clocking a 4:49.93 in the 500 free prelims, marking the tenth-fastest time in program history. The 200 IM prelims were equally impressive, as Hernandez and freshman Georgia Els posted times that landed them in the WSU Top-10.
In the evening finals, the Cougars continued their dominance. Lundgren's victory in the 200 IM was complemented by Hernandez's fourth-best time in program history with a 1:59.51.
Revitt's thrilling 50 free win was matched by freshman Barbora Milesiyte, who tied for second with a 22.43. Sophomore Issabelle Parrish also made her mark, securing a spot in the WSU Top-10 with her performance in the 50 free "C" final.
As the championships progress, the Cougars are poised to continue their strong showing. Thursday promises more excitement with events like the 100 fly, 400 IM, 200 free, and 200 free relay.
Prelims kick off at 8:30 a.m. (PT) with finals set for 4 p.m.
(PT).
Washington State's commanding performance on day one sets a high bar, and fans can expect more thrilling action as the competition unfolds.