Torri Huske, the defending 200 IM champion, has made a surprising decision to skip the 200 IM event at the 2026 NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships. Instead, she will focus on the 50 free, 100 free, and 100 fly events, aiming to defend her title in a different set of races. This strategic move comes after the 200 IM was moved to Day 4, making it back-to-back with the 100 free. But here's where it gets controversial... While the 200 IM may have seemed like a safer bet for a title, with Huske's personal best of 1:49.67 and her position as the national leader, the 100 free is shaping up to be a much more competitive field. With 10 swimmers seeded under 47 seconds, including Virginia's Anna Moesch, who edged Huske in the ACCs, the 100 free is set to be an absolute bloodbath. And this is the part most people miss... The 50 free, on the other hand, is a different story. With Tennessee's Camille Spink leading the pack with a season-best 21.01, Huske is just five-hundredths behind, making it a close race. But will Huske's decision to skip the 200 IM pay off? Only time will tell. As a friendly reminder, feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below. Do you agree with Huske's decision? Or do you think she should have stuck with the 200 IM? We want to hear from you!
