Jenna Pulkkinen Named Pac-12 Swimmer of the Week

The Fresno State athlete secures the honor following four event wins against CSU Bakersfield.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Swimming

Jenna Pulkkinen Named Pac-12 Swimmer of the Week

The Pac-12 has named Jenna Pulkkinen as its Swimmer of the Week. She becomes the first Fresno State athlete to ever receive this conference recognition.

Why it matters

This award marks a significant milestone for the Fresno State swimming program as it enters the Pac-12. Pulkkinen secured the honor after a dominant performance where she won four separate events during a recent dual meet.

Pulkkinen tallied four event wins during the dual meet against CSU Bakersfield. She currently holds six program records and three Aquatics Center records.

The players

Jenna Pulkkinen

She is a standout swimmer for Fresno State who now holds two career conference Swimmer of the Week awards.

Fresno State

This university is the home of the swimming program that competes in the Pac-12 conference.

CSU Bakersfield

This institution served as the opponent in the dual meet where Pulkkinen secured her four event victories.

The details

Pulkkinen claimed victory in the 50 free and 100 fly while also contributing to two relay wins. Additionally, she set a program and Aquatics Center record in the 100 IM and achieved a personal best in the 100 butterfly.

The Pac-12 announced the Swimmer of the Week award on October 28, 2026.

Season Trajectory

This historic conference recognition signals Fresno State's growing competitiveness as it integrates into the Pac-12 swimming landscape. Pulkkinen's performance establishes a high baseline for the team as they look to secure their standing against established conference rivals.

Pulkkinen’s strong start adds six program records to her credit early in the season. Her performance in the 100 IM and 100 fly establishes her as a key points-earner for Fresno State in future dual meet scoring.

The takeaway

Athletes often see a boost in momentum after earning major conference recognition early in the year. Maintaining this level of performance across different strokes remains essential for continuing to break program records.