The 2026 Longhorn Elite Invite: Day 3 Finals was a spectacle of swimming prowess, with several standout performances and record-breaking attempts. The event, held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin, Texas, showcased the talent and determination of some of the world's best swimmers. Here's a recap of the day's highlights, with a focus on the women's and men's events.
Women's 200 Fly: Summer McIntosh's Dominance
In the women's 200 fly final, Summer McIntosh of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated her dominance, touching in 2:04.06 to claim the gold medal. This swim was her second-fastest 200 fly of the season, and it showcased her incredible speed and technique. McIntosh's performance was particularly impressive, as she traded the lead with training partner Regan Smith several times during the race. Smith, who finished in 2:04.73, set a new season best time, touching in 2:04.73. This swim was three tenths faster than her previous best of 2:05.00, and it marked her third-fastest 200 butterfly performance.
Men's 200 Fly: Hubert Kos's New Lifetime Best
In the men's 200 fly final, Hubert Kos of Texas LA (TXLA) set a new lifetime best of 1:55.11, en route to the men's 200 fly victory. This swim was more than three seconds faster than his previous best of 1:56.01, and it showcased his incredible speed and technique. Kos led the race from start to finish, opening in 24.96 to sit nearly a second ahead of Tyler Ray in second place. His performance was particularly impressive, as he extended his lead with splits of 29.27, 30.13, and 30.75 on the remaining three 50s.
Women's 50 Free: Simone Manuel's Victory
In the women's 50 freestyle final, Simone Manuel of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated her speed and technique, touching in 24.82 to claim the gold medal. This swim was Manuel's season best, and it showcased her incredible speed and technique. Manuel's performance was particularly impressive, as she was the only swimmer in the women's field under 25 seconds on the opening 50, splitting 28.19 to build a near two-second lead over Sara Rodrigues. Her lifetime best is 23.97 from July of 2017.
Men's 50 Free: Chris Guiliano's Half-Second Victory
In the men's 50 free final, Chris Guiliano of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated his speed and technique, touching in 22.39 to claim the gold medal by half a second. This swim was about a second off his lifetime and season best mark of 21.43, which he swam at the Pro Swim series in Westmont in March. Guiliano's performance was particularly impressive, as he qualified for the final with a time of 22.45, four tenths ahead of Rafael Fente-Damers, who touched in 22.88.
Women's 100 Back: Regan Smith's Record-Breaking Performance
In the women's 100 backstroke final, Regan Smith of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated her speed and technique, touching in 58.01 to claim the gold medal. This swim was a little off her season best of 57.49 from the Fort Lauderdale Open, but it was faster than anyone in the world except her or Isabelle Stadden has been this season. Smith was the only athlete in the women's field under 30 seconds on the opening 50, splitting 28.19 to build a near two-second lead over Sara Rodrigues.
Men's 100 Back: Hubert Kos's Dominance
In the men's 100 backstroke final, Hubert Kos of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated his speed and technique, touching in 53.76 to claim the gold medal. This swim made Kos the only swimmer in the event under 54 seconds. His performance was particularly impressive, as he added about a second from his season best 52.63, which he swam at the U.S. Open in December. Kos split 26.04/27.72 to be the fastest in the pool on both 50s.
Women's 200 Breast: Anna Elendt's Victory
In the women's 200 breaststroke final, Anna Elendt of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated her speed and technique, touching in 2:25.76 to claim the gold medal. This swim was about a second off the 2:24.77 she swam at the German National Championships in April. Elendt split 33.47/37.15/37.21/37.93 to have the fastest split on all four 50s. Her lifetime best is 2:23.54 from May of 2025.
Men's 200 Breast: Campbell McKean's Victory
In the men's 200 breaststroke final, Campbell McKean of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated his speed and technique, touching in 2:13.14 to claim the gold medal. This swim was about a second off his best of 1:57.53 from the U.S. Open in December, while Ray was two tenths off his best of 1:58.36 from July of 2024. McKean split 30.02/30.84/31.34 to finish 2nd in 1:58.52, just two hundredths ahead of Ray.
Women's 50 Fly: Simone Manuel's Victory
In the women's 50 fly final, Simone Manuel of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated her speed and technique, touching in 26.85 to claim the gold medal. This swim was Manuel's season best, and it showcased her incredible speed and technique. Manuel's performance was particularly impressive, as she and Erin Gemmell finished 1st and 2nd in the 50 fly prelims, with Manuel touching in 27.32 and Gemmell touching in 27.69.
Men's 50 Fly: Shaine Casas's Victory
In the men's 50 fly final, Shaine Casas of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated his speed and technique, touching in 23.37 to claim the gold medal. This swim was about a second add from his best of 22.11, which he set in June of 2025. Casas split 23.62 as the only swimmer under 24 seconds in the event this morning.
Women's 400 Free: Summer McIntosh's Record-Breaking Performance
In the women's 400 freestyle final, Summer McIntosh of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated her speed and technique, touching in 4:01.13 to claim the gold medal. This swim broke the U.S. Open record of 3:55.37, which she also set in 2025. McIntosh's performance was particularly impressive, as she and Jillian Cox finished 1st and 2nd in the event, with Cox touching in 4:13.10.
Men's 400 Free: Rex Maurer's Victory
In the men's 400 freestyle final, Rex Maurer of Texas LA (TXLA) demonstrated his speed and technique, touching in 3:47.10 to claim the gold medal. This swim broke the U.S. Open record of 3:43.33, which he also set in 2025. Maurer's performance was particularly impressive, as he and Luke Hobson finished 1st and 2nd in the event, with Hobson touching in 3:50.10.
In conclusion, the 2026 Longhorn Elite Invite: Day 3 Finals was a spectacle of swimming prowess, with several standout performances and record-breaking attempts. The event showcased the talent and determination of some of the world's best swimmers, and it provided a glimpse into the future of swimming. As the meet continues, the competition is sure to intensify, and the spectators are sure to be treated to more incredible performances.
