University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Swimming & Diving Year in Review
>> Minnesota wrapped up the 2025-26 season with a sixth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships and 16th-place showing at nationals. It was Minnesota's best finish at the NCAA Championships since 2019.
>> Elna Widerstrom was named Big Ten Diver of the Year after winning the Big Ten 1-meter springboard title and becoming a two-time All-American at nationals. Wenbo Chen was named Big Ten Diving Coach of the Year for the 11th time in his Gopher career.
>> Vivi Del Angel wrapped up her career with three more All-America citations at the NCAA Championships. She added a Big Ten title in 2026 to match her 2024 national championship in platform diving.
>> Katie McCarthy captured her first All-America honor when she placed 11th in the 1650 freestyle at nationals.
NCAA Bronze Medalist
Elna Widerstrom (3-Meter)
All-Americans
Katie McCarthy (1650 Free)
Vivi Del Angel (1-Meter, 3-Meter, Platform)
Elna Widerstrom (1-Meter, 3-Meter)
Big Ten Diver of the Year
Elna Widerstrom
Big Ten Diving Coach of the Year
Wenbo Chen
Big Ten Champion
Elna Widerstrom (1-Meter)
Vivi Del Angel (Platform)
All-Big Ten
Elna Widerstrom, Vivi Del Angel
All-Big Ten Freshman
Livi Wanner
Academic All-Big Ten
Addie Albrecht, Rachel Conley, Vivi Del Angel, Annalei Dow, Grace Drabot, Ava Goodno, Elise Jacobs, Faith Johnson, Georgia Kahler, Anja Kaljevic, Mina Kaljevic, Mira Keller, Gabby Mauder, Katie McCarthy, Paige Moreen, Keira Mullins, Kamdyn Periat, Claire Reinke, Jade Roghair, Peyton Ross, Morgan Thomas, Livi Wanner, Elna Widerstrom, Ava Yablonski
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
Faith Johnson
Big Ten Swimmer of the Week
Katie McCarthy (10/22)
Big Ten Diver of the Week
Elna Widerstrom (11/5), Elna Widerstrom (11/12), Vivi Del Angel (2/4)
Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Kayla Barr (10/22)
Gallery: 2025-26 Gopher Women's Swimming & Diving
