Team White Defeated Team Green in Honolulu Swim Meet
The University of Hawai'i intrasquad event concluded with a narrow victory for Team White at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Swimming
Team White secured a 166-160 win over Team Green during the University of Hawai'i swimming and diving intrasquad meet. The competition, held in short course yards, came down to the final relay races.
Why it matters
Intrasquad meets provide the University of Hawai'i coaching staff an early look at athlete performance and relay chemistry ahead of the upcoming competitive season. The tight scoring margin underscores the depth of the current roster.
Team White recorded 8 gold, 11 silver, and 8 bronze finishes, while Team Green achieved 10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze finishes. Men's 50 free winner Alexander Tullberg clocked 20.12, and Rebekka Luoto won the women's 500 free in 5:19.67.
The players
Alexander Tullberg
He is a University of Hawai'i swimmer who secured a victory in the men's 50 free event.
Rebekka Luoto
She is a University of Hawai'i swimmer who claimed the top spot in the women's 500 free event.
University of Hawai'i
This is a public research university that manages a competitive collegiate swim and dive program in Honolulu.
The details
The meet featured high-intensity performances in short course yards, including the men's 200 medley relay finishing in 1:29.94. In the women's 400 free relay, the A squad edged out the B squad by just 0.07 seconds with a time of 3:34.87.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: The University of Hawai'i intrasquad meet was held at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex.
September 26, 2026: The UH Alumni Meet is scheduled to take place.
Season Trajectory
This meet serves as a foundational assessment for the University of Hawai'i swim and dive team as they finalize their relay lineups for the collegiate season. Strong performances in short course yards provide coaching staff with vital performance metrics to adjust training loads for future dual meets.
Team White's 166-160 win highlights significant depth across the men's and women's squads, specifically in relay rotations. The 0.07-second margin in the women's 400 free relay demonstrates that team competition remains highly competitive for top-tier starting spots.
The takeaway
Intrasquad meets allow athletes to test their endurance and speed in a low-stakes environment before the official season begins. Swimmers can use these results to refine their technique and adjust their pacing for championship-length events.
What happens next
The University of Hawai'i swim and dive team will host the UH Alumni Meet on September 26, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
