Faith Larsen, a former swimmer for the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), made a remarkable debut at the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, Peru, by winning four medals. She secured gold medals in two relays and earned a silver and bronze in individual events. The FISU America Games is a collegiate competition that showcases athletes from various American countries. Larsen's impressive performance builds on her distinguished collegiate career, where she holds multiple conference titles and program records.

By the Numbers
  • Larsen won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze.
  • She was part of a team of 44 swimmers representing 17 colleges for Team USA.
State of Play
  • Larsen won gold in the mixed 400-meter freestyle relay with a time of 3:33.52.
  • She earned silver in the women's 50-meter freestyle, clocking 26.02 seconds.
  • Her other accomplishments include another gold in the women's 400-meter freestyle relay and a bronze in the 50-meter butterfly.
What's Next

Following Larsen's success, fellow UNI athletes Colin Lillie and Amelia Hill are set to compete in their events at the FISU America Games on August 1. Their performances will be watched closely as they represent UNI in this prestigious competition.

Bottom Line

Faith Larsen's four-medal achievement at the FISU America Games not only highlights her exceptional talent but also sets a high standard for fellow athletes at UNI. Her success serves as an inspiration and reflects the program's strength in nurturing competitive swimmers.