Men's Swimming and Diving 10/5/2026 2:57:00 PM

Men’s swimming and diving picked fifth in SAA preseason poll

SEWANEE, Tenn. – The Southern Athletic Association released its preseason polls for swimming and diving, and the Sewanee Tigers were projected to finish fifth on the men's side.

Defending champion Trinity was picked to win, receiving six first-place votes.

In 2026, Sewanee placed fifth at the championship in Danville, Kentucky.

Andrew Olsen set a new SAA open and meet record in the 100 freestyle at 44.80 seconds. Olsen also finished second in the 100 backstroke (49.30).

The 400 free relay team (Olsen, Carter Nabors, Henry Lindeman, and Josh Kim) placed second with a time of 3:01.73. That time was faster than both the previous meet and open record.

Sewanee had two third-place finishers. Josh Kim timed at 20.94 in the 50 free. Olsen, Naeem Mangum, Nabors, and Kim completed the 200 medley relay in 1:30.21.

Jonah Kearns made the NCAA nationals in diving as a freshman. He placed fifth at the SAA championships, scoring 441.85 points.

The 2027 SAA championships are scheduled for February 10-13 in Danville, Kentucky. Centre College will host the meet on campus at Champions Hall.

2027 SAA Men's Swimming and Diving Preseason Poll

Trinity – 48 (6)
Centre – 40 (1)
Rhodes – 37
Berry – 34
Sewanee – 28
Southwestern – 26
Millsaps – 18

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Players Mentioned

Josh Kim: Senior

Naeem Mangum: 5' 9"; Senior

Jonah Kearns: Sophomore

Carter Nabors: Junior

Andrew Olsen: Junior

Players Mentioned

Josh Kim
: Senior

Naeem Mangum
: 5' 9"; Senior

Jonah Kearns
: Sophomore

Carter Nabors
: Junior

Andrew Olsen
: Junior