Molly Hosack from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been selected to compete in the 1650 Freestyle at the 2026 NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The announcement was made as part of the release of national qualifiers by NCAA officials.
Hosack, a member of the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds, will make her third consecutive appearance at nationals. In previous years, she placed 25th in the 500 free, 40th in the 200 free, and 21st in the 1650 free at the 2025 championships. At the 2024 event, she finished 17th in the 500 free, 47th in the 200 free, and took 18th place in the 1650 free.
The Blugolds may also have divers qualify for nationals through this weekend’s Central Diving Regional meet held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The NCAA Championships are scheduled for March 18-21 in Indianapolis.
The UW-Eau Claire Blugolds serve both their campus and surrounding community through collegiate athletics across Wisconsin (official website). The program supports more than two dozen varsity sports teams for men and women (official website) and utilizes a variety of athletic facilities on campus and throughout Eau Claire (official website). Since its Hall of Fame began, UW-Eau Claire has recognized over two hundred athletes, coaches, and administrators (official website).
UW-Eau Claire’s athletic department oversees all Blugold sports programs (official website), representing both university students and engaging with local residents (official website).
