NJIT's Ahdut Wins 1650 Freestyle, Sets 2 School Records at Open Championships
Published:
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Freshman Yonatan Ahdut claimed the 1650 freestyle title Sunday at the 2026 ECAC Open Championships, hosted by Bucknell University at Kinney Natatorium.
Ahdut touched first in 15:17.79 to earn the ECAC crown, breaking the NJIT school record in the event. He also set a new program mark in the 1000 freestyle with a 9:14.42.
"It was a great swim for Yonatan," said head coach Ron Farina. "It gave him an opportunity to swim a mile fresh and compete against some very fast competitors."