The Raleigh Rumble ignites a swimming frenzy!
Day 1 of the 2025 Raleigh Rumble brought an exhilarating start to the competition, with NC State, Ohio State, and Virginia Tech showcasing their aquatic prowess. Held on November 7-8, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, this SCY (25 Yards) meet had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Morning Session
Women's Events:
The morning session was a showcase of NC State's dominance. Tyler Driscoll (https://swimswam.com/tag/tyler-driscoll/) set the tone with a school record in the 50 fly (23.18). Leah Shackley (https://swimswam.com/tag/leah-shackley/) and Eneli Jefimova (https://swimswam.com/tag/eneli-jefimova/) followed suit, winning the 50 back (23.66) and setting a new school record in the 50 breast prelims (26.30), respectively. Cassie Moses (https://swimswam.com/tag/cassie-moses/) nearly matched her season best in the 50 free (22.11).
Mila Nikanorov (https://swimswam.com/tag/mila-nikanorov/) from Ohio State claimed the 1000 freestyle (9:35.62), slightly off her previous performance against Penn State.
Erika Pelaez (https://swimswam.com/tag/erika-pelaez/) of NC State secured the 200 backstroke (1:51.32) and later dominated the 100 IM (54.08), setting a new school record and significantly improving her personal best. Jefimova added another win in the 200 breaststroke (2:08.86), leading the nation with her DMT time.
Leah Shackley took the 200 fly (1:55.61), ranking 8th in the country this season. The NC State women's team also secured the 400 medley relay, setting a school record (3:28.89).
Men's Events:
NC State and Virginia Tech shared the spotlight in the men's events. Aiden Hayes (https://swimswam.com/bio/aiden-hayes/) and Quintin McCarty (https://swimswam.com/tag/quintin-mccarty/) from NC State claimed the 50 fly and 50 back, respectively. Virginia Tech's Eli Martin (https://swimswam.com/tag/eli-martin/) and Brendan Whitfield (https://swimswam.com/tag/brendan-whitfield/) took the 50 breast and 50 free.
Daniel Diehl (https://swimswam.com/bio/daniel-diehl/) of NC State secured the 200 backstroke with the 6th fastest time in the country this season. Eli Martin won the 200 breast, and Kaii Winkler (https://swimswam.com/tag/kaii-winkler/) took the 100 IM for NC State, significantly improving his personal record.
Aiden Hayes and Lance Norris (https://swimswam.com/tag/lance-norris/) claimed the 200 fly and 1000 free, respectively, with Hayes just over his season best. The 400 medley relay went to NC State's team, but there was a slight discrepancy in the recorded times.
Evening Session
Women's Events:
The evening session saw NC State's women dominate again. Tyler Driscoll and Erika Pelaez secured the top spots in the 50 fly, with Driscoll just shy of her school record. Leah Shackley and Kennedy Noble (https://swimswam.com/tag/
