Hokie ClubCHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Virginia Tech swimming and diving teams continued their 2026-27 campaign at home against North Carolina at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The Hokies recorded 11 first-place finishes, showcasing strong performances across both the men's and women's squads.
On the women's side, Chiara Klein won the 200 and 500 freestyle events, winning the 200 freestyle in 1:45.99, the sixth-fastest time in school history and the 500 freestyle in 4:46.43.
Emily Santos dominated the breaststroke events, taking first in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 59.50, the second-fastest in program history. She also won the 200 breaststroke in 2:10.71, recording the fourth-fastest time in school history. Alexandra Hrncarova claimed first in the 50 freestyle with a time of 22.30, ranking ninth in program history.
On the men's side, Jakub Poliacik swept the distance freestyle events, winning the 1,000 freestyle in 9:03.91 and the 500 freestyle in 4:23.14. Andy Roose secured two backstroke victories, finishing first in the 100 backstroke (46.42) and 200 backstroke (1:41.23).
Brendan Whitfield earned first in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:34.95, while Javier Nunez claimed victory in the 100 freestyle, touching the wall in 43.61.
Next, the Hokies will travel to Columbus, Oh. for the Ohio State Fall Invitational from November 18-20.
First-Place Finishes
Women's Swimming
200 Freestyle – 1:45.99 (Sixth-fastest in school history)
500 Freestyle – 4:46.43
100 Breaststroke – 59.50 (Second-fastest in school history)
200 Breaststroke – 2:10.71 (Fourth-fastest in school history)
50 Freestyle – 22.30 (Ninth-fastest in school history)
Men's Swimming
1,000 Freestyle – 9:03.91
500 Freestyle – 4:23.14
100 Backstroke – 46.42
200 Backstroke – 1:41.23
200 Freestyle – 1:34.95
100 Freestyle – 43.61