North Carolina State University Athletics
2025-26 Swimming Roster
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Sasha Zheltiakov
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Doneck, Ukraine
- High School:
- Secondary School N34 Dnipro
HONORS:Â
CSCAA Scholar All-American (2025)
2025-26 (SOPHOMORE)
CSCAA Scholar All-American (2025)
2025-26 (SOPHOMORE)
- Placed second in the 200 backstroke at the Wolfpack Elite Invite while posting three season best times, including two in the 100 back, and one in the 200 back.
- Earned a third place finish in the 200 backstroke at the Raleigh Rumble
- Competed in two meets throughout the season.
- Represented Ukraine at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, competing on the international stage
- Won two silver medals in the 100 and 200 backstroke at the European u23 Championships, earning selection to Team Ukraine's World Championships roster
- Qualified for the NCAA Championships in both the 100 and 200 backstroke events
- ACC finalist in the 200 backstroke, placing 4th with a time of 1:38.78, and also finished 13th in the 100 backstroke
- Earned his first individual collegiate victory in the 200 backstroke against UNC-Wilmington, touching in at 1:41.00
- Concluded the season with the 3rd fastest 200 backstroke time in school history
- Recognized for academic excellence as a member of the CSCAA Scholar All-American list
- Made his collegiate debut at the Eddie Reese Texas Showdown