Blake Conway represented the Cornell men's swimming and diving team at the 2026 NCAA Championships, where he capped off his season with a 43rd-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke. Competing at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Conway recorded a time of 46.41 in the prelims. This appearance marked his first at the national level, following a standout performance at the Ivy League Championships where he claimed the title in the same event with a season-best time of 45.77, which ranks as the second-fastest in program history. Wes Newman, the head coach of men's swimming, praised Conway's mental growth and competitive spirit throughout the season, noting that his Ivy win and subsequent NCAA qualification highlighted a remarkable year. With this experience under his belt, Conway is poised to build on his success as he enters his senior year next season.