Here's a thrilling recap of Day 4 of the 2026 ACC Championships, where the swimming events kicked off with some intense races and surprising performances. The day saw the first individual races of the meet, with diving taking center stage on the first two days. The 500 free, 200 IM, and 50 free events were the highlights of the morning session, with some impressive times and strategic races. UVA, currently 11th in the team rankings, made a strong showing, with several swimmers securing spots in the finals. California also had a strong performance, with several swimmers earning points for their team. The women's 200 IM saw a rash of withdrawals, but the event still promised to be a great battle. The men's 500 free was an age-old battle of age, with several freshmen making their ACC debut. The 200 IM was a similar story, with young guns from UVA looking to make a name for themselves. The day's events were filled with surprises and strategic races, with several swimmers earning spots in the finals and earning points for their teams. The competition was fierce, and the races were close, with several swimmers pushing the limits and setting new personal records. The ACC Championships continued to deliver thrilling moments and unexpected results, with several swimmers making their mark and earning spots in the finals. The day's events were a testament to the hard work and dedication of the swimmers, and the competition was fierce. The ACC Championships are a showcase of the best swimming talent in the country, and Day 4 was no exception. The day's events were a thrilling display of speed, strategy, and determination, with several swimmers earning spots in the finals and earning points for their teams. The competition was fierce, and the races were close, with several swimmers pushing the limits and setting new personal records. The ACC Championships are a showcase of the best swimming talent in the country, and Day 4 was no exception. The day's events were a thrilling display of speed, strategy, and determination, with several swimmers earning spots in the finals and earning points for their teams. The competition was fierce, and the races were close, with several swimmers pushing the limits and setting new personal records. The ACC Championships are a showcase of the best swimming talent in the country, and Day 4 was no exception.