MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Gopher swimmer Jacob Johnson has officially qualified to represent the University of Minnesota at the 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25-28, as announced Wednesday.
Jacob Johnson is set to make his second straight appearance at the NCAA Championships, qualifying for the 100 and 200 fly events. Johnson is the current school record holder in both events, setting the 100 fly record at the most recent Big Ten Championships with a 44.86 and setting the 200 fly record at the 2025 NCAA Championships with a 1:39.96.
The Maroon & Gold will finalize their NCAA qualifiers with the conclusion of the 2026 Zone D Diving Championships this afternoon at the Student Recreation Natatorium in College Station, TX.
Georgia Tech will serve as the host of this year’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, running from March 25-28 at the McAuley Aquatic Center.
Updates and information around swimming in the state of Minnesota.