INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Benedetta Pepe Pugliese made her first appearance at the 2026 NCAA Championships on Thursday in the 400-yard Individual Medley inside the Deaconess Aquatic Center. 

Pepe Pugliese placed 21st in the event with a time of 4:28.13. 

Pepe Pugliese will be back in action on Saturday for the 200-yard Breaststroke. Sofia Pereira will return to action on Friday in the 500-yard Freestyle. 
 

AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (MARCH 12, 2026)
400-Yard Individual Medley (Prelims)
21	Benedetta Pepe Pugliese	4:28.13
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