EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Dorka Dancsok of the Nanooks swimming team is set to make her NCAA Championships debut on Wednesday in Evansville, Ind. She used a 4:23.31 in the 400-yard IM to qualify for the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, while her NCAA B Cuts in the 200-yard IM, 100-yard breaststroke and 200-yard breaststroke means she will swim in four events across four days of competition.
Wednesday, March 11 | 200-Yard IM
at NCAA Championships | 7 a.m. AKT Prelims | 2:30 p.m. AKST Finals
Evansville, Ind. | Deaconess Aquatic Center
Thursday, March 12 | 400-Yard IM
at NCAA Championships | 7 a.m. AKT Prelims | 2:30 p.m. AKST Finals
Evansville, Ind. | Deaconess Aquatic Center
Friday, March 13 | 100-Yard Breaststroke
at NCAA Championships | 7 a.m. AKT Prelims | 2:30 p.m. AKST Finals
Evansville, Ind. | Deaconess Aquatic Center
Saturday, March 14 | 200-Yard Breaststroke
at NCAA Championships | 7 a.m. AKT Prelims | 2:30 p.m. AKST Finals
Evansville, Ind. | Deaconess Aquatic Center
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Last Time Out
Dancsok returns to action after her memorable performance at the PCSC Championships last month. The junior from Budapest, Hungary, notched three podium finishes, placing third in the 200-yard IM and the 200-yard breaststroke, and taking home gold in the 400-yard IM, finishing the event in 4:23.31 to set a new program record. That time put her 17th in NCAA DII, helping her qualify for the NCAA Championships.
#NookNotes
- Dorka Dancsok is the first Nanook to qualify for the NCAA Championships since Charlotte Fletcher-Stables did so in 2023-24.
- Dancsok led the team and ranked fourth in the PCSC with 683.40 points during the 2025-26 season.
- Among qualified swimmers at the NCAA Championships, Dancsok ranks 27th in the 200-yard IM with a 2:04.02, 34th in the 100-yard breaststroke with a 1:03.96 and 36th in the 200-yard breaststroke with a 2:18.81.
2025-26 Season
The 'Nooks finished the PCSC Championships last month in fifth place with 751 points, recording five medals, four NCAA B Cuts and three record-setting swims. Dancsok had the fourth-most individual points during the meet with 111, while Ali Pecore tallied the 10th-most with 95.
Coaches Quote
Acting head coach Logan Indest shared his thoughts on Dancsok securing her first appearance at the NCAA Championships. "It's great to have the Nanooks back at NCAA Champs. Dorka has been putting in a tremendous amount of work all three seasons she's been at UAF. It's great to see that work be rewarded and I am excited to see her perform on the biggest stage."
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