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Day 1 prelims commence at 2026 U.S. National Championships in Irvine

SwimSwam • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Day 1 prelims commence at 2026 U.S. National Championships in Irvine
Summary

The 2026 U.S. National Championships began on July 28 at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, California. Preliminary heats in the women's and men's 200 butterfly and 100 freestyle were scheduled for the morning session, followed by timed finals for the women's 800 free and men's 1500 free later in the day. Notable competitors include reigning long course world champion Luca Urlando and American record holder Anna Moesch. The morning prelims feature a strong field that includes junior swimmers vying for Junior Pan Pac selection. Junior swimmers in the top eight will advance to the junior final if pursuing this opportunity.

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By the Numbers
  • •Rylee Erisman and Anna Moesch lead the women's 100 free field.
  • •Luca Urlando aims to compete against Ilya Kharun in the men's 200 fly.
  • •Audrey Derivaux, a World Junior champion, is a strong contender in the women's 200 fly.
  • •Junior swimmers can opt for junior final qualification at this meet.
  • •The event is a precursor to the Pan Pacific Championships in a few weeks.
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World Junior champion Rylee Erisman will be one of the primary contenders in a loaded women's 100 free field as action kicks off in Irvine this morning.

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