Cullen Breaks TCU Record, Frogs Win Two Medals on Day Two of Big 12 Championships
2/25/2026 9:18:00 PM | Swimming and Diving
Horned Frogs keeping things going in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. – For the second day in a row a TCU record fell as the Frogs competed in day two of the Big 12 Swimming Championships at Greensboro Aquatic Center.
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After today's events, TCU currently sits in fourth place on the men's side with 283 points and fifth place on the women's side with a team score of 283.
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The Frogs now have a total of five medals so far throughout the Big 12 Championships, with three coming on day one and two tonight. A total of 12 top-10 times have been set so far by TCU representatives. Â
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TCU would earn a third-place result in the final event of the day, as David Ekdahl would score a 374.70 on 3-meter, earning his second straight podium finish at the Big 12 Championships.
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Avery Dillon, a standout freshman who has already been a part of numerous TCU school records this season, went on to earn a third-place finish in the 500 free for the first medal of her collegiate career.
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In the 50 free prelims, freshman Molly Cullen set a new TCU record in the 50 free, becoming the fastest women's sprint freestyler in TCU swimming history. Her time of 22.47 was good enough to secure the fourth-quickest mark heading into finals. The record had been previously standing since 2012 and formerly held by Sabine Rasch.
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FINALS RUNDOWN
Ekdahl closed out the night on 3-meter with a 374.70, securing his spot on the podium once again. Ollie Cazaly (357,30) and Elliott Dillon (336.60) placed fifth and sixth in the event as well.
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Dillon continued her standout freshman campaign with a bronze medal in the 500 free, coming to a finish in 4:45.63.
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In the 50 free finals, Molly Cullen would post a time of 22.58 to come in sixth in the A final. On the men's side, Peter threw down a 19.48 to win the consolation final of the event.
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Odessa Kick competed on 1-meter and scored a 280.30, placing 6th. On men's 3-meter, Oliver Cazaly (357.30) and Elliott Dillon (336.60) would place fifth and sixth in the event.
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Paige Taber would set a new personal best for the second time in the day during finals, pacing to a 2:01.46 in the 200 IM to grab the sixth-fastest time in school history for the event.
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PRELIMS RUNDOWN
TCU had six A-final clinches during prelims, with two efforts coming from swimming and four from diving.
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Cullen's performance in the 50 free was the highlight of the morning session, but TCU still brought in plenty of top-10 marks during prelims. The first came from Luka Cavic, who posted the sixth-fastest time in TCU history in the 500 free, touching the wall in 4:24.58.
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Taber would join in on the fun next, clocking a 2:01.74 in the 200 IM to come in seventh on the Frog record books.
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A pair of TCU representatives would also find their way into the top-10 for the 50 free. Josephine Brant would swim a 22.85 to come in tied for fifth in school history, and Hannah Wachendorfer would post her second straight day with a top-10 time, throwing down a 23.12 to place 10th all-time. Â
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Avery Dillon's effort of 4:46.91 in the 500 free would land her fourth out of all contenders heading into the night session.
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In diving, David Ekdahl, Elliot Dillon and Oliver Cazaly earned top-eight scores to land in the A final, and Kack accomplished the same feat on the women's side.
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Fans can watch the third day of the Big 12 Championships on ESPN+, with prelims being accessible here and finals here.
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TOP-THREE FINISHES
3rd – 3-Meter Diving – David Ekdahl (374.70)
3rd – 500 Free – Avery Dillon (4:45.63)
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TOP-10 TIMES
1st – Molly Cullen – 50 Free (22.47)
4th – Josephine Brant – 50 Free (22.75)
6th – Luka Cavic – 500 Free (1:24.58)
6th – Paige Taber– 200 IM (2:01.46)
10th – Hannah Wachendorfer – 50 Free (23.12)
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After today's events, TCU currently sits in fourth place on the men's side with 283 points and fifth place on the women's side with a team score of 283.
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The Frogs now have a total of five medals so far throughout the Big 12 Championships, with three coming on day one and two tonight. A total of 12 top-10 times have been set so far by TCU representatives. Â
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TCU would earn a third-place result in the final event of the day, as David Ekdahl would score a 374.70 on 3-meter, earning his second straight podium finish at the Big 12 Championships.
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Avery Dillon, a standout freshman who has already been a part of numerous TCU school records this season, went on to earn a third-place finish in the 500 free for the first medal of her collegiate career.
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In the 50 free prelims, freshman Molly Cullen set a new TCU record in the 50 free, becoming the fastest women's sprint freestyler in TCU swimming history. Her time of 22.47 was good enough to secure the fourth-quickest mark heading into finals. The record had been previously standing since 2012 and formerly held by Sabine Rasch.
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FINALS RUNDOWN
Ekdahl closed out the night on 3-meter with a 374.70, securing his spot on the podium once again. Ollie Cazaly (357,30) and Elliott Dillon (336.60) placed fifth and sixth in the event as well.
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Dillon continued her standout freshman campaign with a bronze medal in the 500 free, coming to a finish in 4:45.63.
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In the 50 free finals, Molly Cullen would post a time of 22.58 to come in sixth in the A final. On the men's side, Peter threw down a 19.48 to win the consolation final of the event.
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Odessa Kick competed on 1-meter and scored a 280.30, placing 6th. On men's 3-meter, Oliver Cazaly (357.30) and Elliott Dillon (336.60) would place fifth and sixth in the event.
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Paige Taber would set a new personal best for the second time in the day during finals, pacing to a 2:01.46 in the 200 IM to grab the sixth-fastest time in school history for the event.
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PRELIMS RUNDOWN
TCU had six A-final clinches during prelims, with two efforts coming from swimming and four from diving.
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Cullen's performance in the 50 free was the highlight of the morning session, but TCU still brought in plenty of top-10 marks during prelims. The first came from Luka Cavic, who posted the sixth-fastest time in TCU history in the 500 free, touching the wall in 4:24.58.
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Taber would join in on the fun next, clocking a 2:01.74 in the 200 IM to come in seventh on the Frog record books.
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A pair of TCU representatives would also find their way into the top-10 for the 50 free. Josephine Brant would swim a 22.85 to come in tied for fifth in school history, and Hannah Wachendorfer would post her second straight day with a top-10 time, throwing down a 23.12 to place 10th all-time. Â
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Avery Dillon's effort of 4:46.91 in the 500 free would land her fourth out of all contenders heading into the night session.
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In diving, David Ekdahl, Elliot Dillon and Oliver Cazaly earned top-eight scores to land in the A final, and Kack accomplished the same feat on the women's side.
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Fans can watch the third day of the Big 12 Championships on ESPN+, with prelims being accessible here and finals here.
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TOP-THREE FINISHES
3rd – 3-Meter Diving – David Ekdahl (374.70)
3rd – 500 Free – Avery Dillon (4:45.63)
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TOP-10 TIMES
1st – Molly Cullen – 50 Free (22.47)
4th – Josephine Brant – 50 Free (22.75)
6th – Luka Cavic – 500 Free (1:24.58)
6th – Paige Taber– 200 IM (2:01.46)
10th – Hannah Wachendorfer – 50 Free (23.12)
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