Denison Men’s Swimming & Diving Win 7th NCAA Championship Title (2026)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Denison Sizeable Red are once again NCAA Division III Men’s Swimming and Diving Champions, securing their seventh national title on . The team finished with 437 points, surpassing NYU (388.50), the University of Chicago (353) and Kenyon College (299) at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis. This victory marks Denison’s third consecutive championship and their seventh in program history, previously achieving back-to-back wins from 2010-2012 and 2017-2019.
The championship wasn’t without its challenges. Denison faced setbacks with disqualifications and navigated fast-paced heats throughout the four-day competition. However, the team’s depth and resilience shone through, led by standout performances from Nick Fogle, George Goins, and Jack Hill, each securing multiple individual NCAA titles.
Denison’s success was further recognized with several individual awards. Head coach Gregg Parini was named Coach of the Year, sharing the honor with NYU’s coach. First-year diving coach Kai Robinson of Denison earned Men’s Diving Coach of the Year, although Jack Hill and Nick Fogle were honored as CSCAA Swimmer and Diver of the Year, respectively.
A Record-Breaking Performance
The final day of competition saw continued record-breaking performances. Jack Hill continued to dominate, setting his third NCAA record of the week in the prelims of the 100 Freestyle with a time of 42.87. Nick Hensel also qualified for the A-Final in the 100 Free, finishing third with a time of 43.47.
In the timed finals of the 1650 Freestyle, Ben Campbell delivered an impressive swim, finishing in 15:33.90 and moving from fifth to second place in the final 750 yards. The Denison men closed out the prelims with a top time in the 400 Freestyle Relay, with the team of Hill, Cam Blevins-Mohr, Harry Parsons, and Hensel clocking in at 2:54.61.
Finals Domination
The evening session saw George Goins claim his second individual NCAA title of the week in the 1650 Freestyle, finishing in 15:04.33. Ben Campbell also secured a spot in the A-Final, finishing seventh. Shortly after, Jack Hill added another title to his tally, winning the 100 Freestyle in 42.67, breaking his own record set earlier in the day.
Luke Swiggett contributed to Denison’s point total by winning the consolation final of the 200 Backstroke with a time of 1:46.35, while Devin Testin finished 12th in the same event with a time of 1:47.17. Liam Nelson also added points, finishing 10th in the 200 Breaststroke with a time of 1:59.19.
The culmination of Denison’s performance came in the 400 Freestyle Relay. Hill, Blevins-Mohr, Parsons, and Hensel swam a strategic race, finishing in 2:54.76 to secure second place and ultimately clinch the NCAA team title.
Senior Leadership and All-American Honors
The championship team was anchored by senior divers Nick Fogle and Brendan Stanley, both making their mark on the national stage for the second consecutive year. They are three-time NCAC Champions and now back-to-back NCAA champions.
Denison totaled 28 All-Americans, including seven individual titles and three NCAA records. The complete list of All-Americans includes:
- Cam Blevins-Mohr – 100 Fly
- Ben Campbell – 1650 Free
- Nick Fogle – 3M Dive, 1M Dive
- George Goins – 500 Free, 200 Free, 1650 Free
- Jack Hill – 200 IM, 200 Free, 100 Free
- Nick Hensel – 50 Free, 200 Free
- Liam Nelson – 100 Breast
- Harry Parsons – 200 Free
- Devin Testin – 200 IM
- Men’s 200 Free Relay (Jack Hill, Nick Hensel, Cam Blevins-Mohr, Harry Parsons)
- Men’s 400 Medley Relay (Ben Bevill, Liam Nelson, Sam Hibbert, Harry Parsons)
- Men’s 800 Free Relay (Jack Hill, George Goins, Harry Parsons, Nick Hensel)
This championship adds to Denison’s impressive history, marking their seventh NCAA title. The Big Red previously won championships in 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2024-2025, solidifying their position as a dominant force in Division III men’s swimming and diving.