University of North Carolina Athletics
Swim Across America Set For Saturday, Sept. 26
September 3, 2026 | Swimming & Diving, Student-Athlete Development
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina swimming and diving's fifth annual Swim Across America event is set for Saturday, Sept. 26 at Koury Natatorium. Check-in will start at 8:15 a.m. with the swim beginning at 9:30 a.m.
"The greatest thing about being at UNC is the community of people that love this place," head coach Mark Gangloff said. "This event brings together the Chapel Hill community for the common goal of beating cancer. It's a fun event that no matter the level of your competitive swimming experience, you should be involved: kids, adults, parents, grandparents. Come out and join us or donate!"
Teams will swim in a relay format for 60 minutes in the water which will consist of stroke drills and regular stroke swimming. During the last 30 minutes, teams will have fun with inner tube relays. People of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.
Swim Across America is a team relay charity swim that funds cancer research and patient programs. Founded in 1987, the organization has raised over $100 million. More information about SAA can be found here.
For up-to-date information on UNC Swimming & Diving, visit GoHeels.com/Swimming-and-Diving and follow on X (@uncswimdive), Instagram (@uncswimdive) and Facebook (Facebook.com/UNCswimdive).
This year's swim is in honor of Sue Walsh, who is one of the most decorated athletes to ever compete at the University of North Carolina. Walsh won 23 ACC, 10 NCAA, and three AIAW titles at various distances. She was also an Academic All-American, who was named ACC Swimmer of the Year from 1981–1983. A member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team, Walsh collected medals at the 1982 World Championships and the 1983 Pan American Games
Currently, the Carolina edition of Swim Across America has raised over $570,000 with the number still climbing. If you'd like to help increase that total figure, donations are being accepted here."The greatest thing about being at UNC is the community of people that love this place," head coach Mark Gangloff said. "This event brings together the Chapel Hill community for the common goal of beating cancer. It's a fun event that no matter the level of your competitive swimming experience, you should be involved: kids, adults, parents, grandparents. Come out and join us or donate!"
Teams will swim in a relay format for 60 minutes in the water which will consist of stroke drills and regular stroke swimming. During the last 30 minutes, teams will have fun with inner tube relays. People of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.
Swim Across America is a team relay charity swim that funds cancer research and patient programs. Founded in 1987, the organization has raised over $100 million. More information about SAA can be found here.
For up-to-date information on UNC Swimming & Diving, visit GoHeels.com/Swimming-and-Diving and follow on X (@uncswimdive), Instagram (@uncswimdive) and Facebook (Facebook.com/UNCswimdive).
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