A University of Delaware swimmer has made history by becoming the first woman from the Blue Hens program to earn a spot at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships.
Victoria Novinskiy achieved this groundbreaking accomplishment by capturing first place in the 100-Yard Butterfly during competition at the 2026 Atlantic Sun Swimming & Diving Championships taking place in Orlando, Florida.
Her victory not only secured her individual qualification for the national championships but also helped propel the Delaware women’s swimming and diving squad to the top of the team standings after two days of competition at the conference meet.
This marks a significant milestone for the University of Delaware women’s swimming and diving program, as no female athlete had previously qualified for the NCAA’s premier swimming competition in the program’s history.
