FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — University of Hawai'i men's swimmer
Karol Ostrowski set a new UH record in the 100 freestyle at Saturday's NCAA Championships prelims at the
Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way, Wash.
Ostrowski finished second in Heat #3 of the 100 free, clocking in with a school record time of 42.31. He surpassed his previous record-setting mark of 42.43, which he achieved last season at the Georgia Last Chance Meet (3/3/25). Ostrowski placed 36th among 65 contestants competing in the preliminary rounds.
The senior finished with the second-fastest time among swimmers from a school outside of a Power Four conference, only behind Remi Fabiani of California Baptist.
Ostrowski has one more year of eligibility and can return for another campaign.
OSTROWSKI'S SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
- Earned a team-high seven All-Big West awards — garnering honors in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 back, 200 medley relay, 200 free relay, 400 free relay, 800 free relay.
- Captured five gold medals and contributed to all five of UH's record-breaking performances —50 free, 100 free, 200 free relay, 200 medley relay, 400 medley relay— at the 2025 Big West Championships.
- Broke the Roberson & Lindley Aquatics Center 50 free record at the SMU Invitational with a time of 18.99.
- Also set a UH record in the 200 free at the SMU Invitational.
- Earned his first Big West Player of the Week honor after record-breaking performances at the SMU Invitational (Nov. 26, 2025).
- Posted the fourth fastest mark in UH history in the 100 back (47.06) at the Big West Championships.
- Set a new UH record in the 100 free (42.31) at the NCAA Championships.
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