Drexel University Athletics
Drexel University
CAA Championships
Andreopoulos Wins Two Gold as Drexel is in Third Place After Day Two of Caa Championships
2/26/2026 7:39:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving
HAMPTON, Va. – Drexel men's swimming and diving earned two gold medals and a bronze on Thursday at the 2026 CAA Championships. The Dragons remain in third place with 234.5 points after two days of competition.
Theo Andreopoulos won gold in the 50 freestyle with a time of 19.60. Sebastian Smith joined him on the podium, earning bronze in 19.62. Mark Eszes placed sixth in the championship final, and Declan Egger finished 13th.
Petar Pavalic placed sixth in the championship final of the 200 individual medley.
In the 500 freestyle, Roko Krpina finished fifth in the A final. Matas Cinga placed ninth and Kaan Akdag finished 12th in the consolation final.
Drexel closed the night with a gold medal in the 400 medley relay. Dimi Gkelis, Bartosz Loter, Sebastian Smith, and Theo Andreopoulos combined for a winning time of 3:08.14.
Through two days, Drexel has earned six medals, including three gold, and set one school record.
STANDINGS
UNCW – 292.5
Towson – 283.5
Drexel – 234.5
William & Mary – 148
Monmouth – 103.5
MEDAL FINISHES
Gold
200 Medley Relay – Theo Andreopoulos, Mark Eszes, Sebastian Smith, Declan Egger – 1:25.82
50 Free – Theo Andreopoulos – 19.60
400 Medley Relay – Dimi Gkelis, Bartosz Loter, Sebastian Smith, Theo Andreopoulos – 3:08.14
Bronze
800 Free Relay – Matas Cinga, Reds Rullis, Roko Krpina, Petar Pavalic – 6:28.97
50 Free – Sebastian Smith – 19.62
MEDALS BY DAY
Wednesday
Gold
200 Medley Relay – 1:25.82
Bronze
800 Free Relay – 6:28.97
Thursday
Gold
50 Free – Theo Andreopoulos – 19.60
400 Medley Relay – 3:08.14
Bronze
50 Free – Sebastian Smith – 19.62
RECORDS
Matas Cinga – 200 Free Split (800 Free Relay) – 1:35.74 – School Record
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