The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
University of Texas
USA Swimming Short Course Worlds Selection Meet
10.31.2026 | Women's Swimming and Diving
Junior Piper Enge also earned silver in the 50m breast during the meet.
WESTMONT, Ill. — University of Texas junior Piper Enge captured the gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke on Friday night at the U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials at the FMC Natatorium. Enge followed that performance by claiming a silver medal in the 50-meter breaststroke on Saturday evening during the final evening of the meet.
By securing a pair of top-two finishes, Enge has qualified in both events for the 2026 Short Course World Championships, scheduled for Dec. 1-6 in Beijing, China.
During Friday night's finals session, Enge posted a time of 1:03.91 to win the 100-meter breaststroke. Enge bested two-time Olympian Alex Walsh who placed second in 1:04.59.
One night later in Saturday's finals of the 50-meter breaststroke, Enge recorded a time of 29.74 to place second. Enge finished just .09 seconds behind Skyler Smith who won the event in 29.65.
