Get ready for the thrilling conclusion of the 2026 Big 12 Championships! The final day promises an exciting showdown as the ASU teams maintain a commanding lead. Tonight's session is packed with action, starting with the 200 backstroke finals, where Arizona's swimmers are poised to make a splash. Kayman Neal and Alex Desangles are the top seeds, setting the stage for an intense battle.
But here's where it gets interesting! The 100 free heats are an all-Arizona affair, with a mix of ASU and Arizona swimmers battling it out. Will the women's final see Arizona's dominance, or will ASU make a strong comeback? And in the men's event, it's a close call with six ASU swimmers and two from Arizona.
Next up, the mile heats will showcase some of the fastest swimmers, including ASU's Deniz Ertan and Utah's Nick Chirafisi. These athletes are ready to push the limits and set new records.
The individual events wrap up with the 200 breaststrokes, featuring Flo Peter and Brayden Taivassalo as top seeds. These swimmers will surely deliver an exhilarating race.
And finally, the meet concludes with the highly anticipated 400 freestyle relay events. ASU is the favorite, but the Arizona women have been on an incredible streak, winning the 200 freestyle relay and dominating the individual 100 free. Will they continue their winning streak and challenge ASU's dominance?
In the women's 200 backstroke, Arizona's Kayman Neal stole the show, winning by a significant margin and setting a new personal best. Her performance was nothing short of remarkable, leaving the rest of the field in her wake.
ASU's Gerda Szilagyi secured the silver, but it was Neal's night to shine. Houston's swimmers also made their mark, with Elizabeth Jimenez and Alexia Duncan claiming third and fourth places, respectively.
The men's 200 backstroke saw an incredible performance by Adam Chaney, who set a new Big 12 meet record in his first attempt at the event. His time of 1:38.33 was a full second faster than the previous record. JT Ewing, also from ASU, finished second, showcasing the team's strength. Alex Desangles from Arizona took third, but it was Chaney's night to celebrate.
In the women's 100 freestyle, Albane Cachot dominated, winning with a new meet and team record time. She left her competition in the dust, taking four hundredths off the previous record. Arizona's Julia Wozniak finished second, but it was Cachot's night to shine.
The men's 100 freestyle was a close race, with Remi Fabiani setting a new conference record of 40.67. He outswam his teammate, Jonny Kulow, who finished second. Arizona's Tomas Lukminas claimed the bronze, but it was Fabiani's record-breaking performance that stole the show.
The 1650 freestyle events saw Deniz Ertan and Nick Chirafisi take the top spots. Ertan, in her final Big 12 Championships, secured the win with a season-best time. Chirafisi, from Utah, dominated the men's event, showcasing his endurance and skill.
And finally, the 200 breaststrokes and 400 freestyle relays will surely deliver more excitement. Who will claim the titles and leave their mark on these championships?
Get ready for an action-packed evening! Will ASU maintain their lead, or will other teams make a surprising comeback? Find out as we bring you live updates and recaps of this thrilling finale!
