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Salisbury University Swimmer Captures Second Place at National Championships

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:05 PM

Addi Wood from Salisbury University's women's swimming team secured second place in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the NCAA Division III Championships. The achievement represents the most significant accomplishment in the program's history.

A swimmer from Salisbury University has made history for her program by claiming second place at the national level in one of swimming’s most demanding events.

Addi Wood, competing for the 20th-ranked Salisbury University women’s swimming program, secured the runner-up position in the 1,650-yard freestyle during Saturday’s competition at the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships in Indianapolis.

The event took place on the concluding day of the four-day championship meet at the IU Natatorium, where Wood’s performance marked the most significant achievement ever recorded by the Salisbury swimming program.

Wood’s second-place finish in the grueling distance event represents a breakthrough moment for Salisbury University’s aquatic athletics, elevating the program’s national profile through her exceptional performance in the championship pool.

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