13 Wolfpack Women Qualify for NCAA Championships

ATLANTA, GA - On Wednesday afternoon, USA Swimming released the official qualifiers for the 2026 NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, set to take place at McAuley Aquatic Center from Wednesday, March 18 through Saturday, March 21.

NC State Wolfpack women's swimming and diving will be represented by 13 athletes competing on the national stage.

Last season, the Wolfpack also sent 13 athletes to the national championships, where they combined for 26 All-America honors at the meet in Federal Way, Washington. The team earned 12 First-Team All-America selections and 14 Honorable Mention All-America honors.

This year's qualifying athletes include Erika Pelaez, Leah Shackley, Eneli Jefimova, Kennedy Noble, Cassie Moses, Olivia Nel, Lily Christianson, Lisa Nystrand, Emma Hastings, Lily King, Katherine Helms, Tyler Driscoll and Teia Salvino.

NC State heads to Atlanta with a strong core of experienced swimmers returning to the national stage. Returning NCAA competitors include Erika Pelaez, Leah Shackley, Kennedy Noble, Cassie Moses, Olivia Nel, Lily Christianson, Lisa Nystrand, Emma Hastings, Tyler Driscoll and Katherine Helms.

Freshman Eneli Jefimova, Lily King and sophomore Teia Salvino will make their first NCAA Championship appearances representing the Wolfpack.

Jefimova secured the Pack's lone individual automatic qualification after capturing her first individual ACC Swimming and Diving Championships title in the 100 breaststroke. The freshman will be making her NCAA Championships debut.

North Carolina State University Athletics

13 Wolfpack Women Qualify for NCAA Championships

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Lily Christianson

Tyler Driscoll

Emma Hastings

Katherine Helms

Eneli Jefimova

Lily King

Cassie Moses

Olivia Nel

Kennedy Noble

Lisa Nystrand

Erika Pelaez

Teia Salvino

Leah Shackley

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