2026 Sacramento Pro Swim Series
- May 20-23, 2026
- Sacramento, CA
- LCM (50 meters)
- Psych Sheets
- Meet Central
- Live Results also Available on Meet Mobile
- Live Stream: USA Swimming Network
- Recaps:
Men’s 400 Freestyle — Final
- World Record: 3:39.96 – Lucas Martens, GER (2025)
- American Record: 3:42.78 – Larsen Jensen, USA (2008)
- U.S. Open Record: 3:43.33 – Rex Maurer, USA (2025)
- Pro Series Record: 3:43.49 – Samuel Short, AUS (2026)
- Junior World Record: 3:44.31 – Petar Petrov Mitsin, BUL (2023)
Top 8 Finishers
- Luka Mijatovic (PSS) — 3:45.20
- Ethan Ekk (ALTO) — 3;51.64
- Juan Vallmitjana (SOFL) — 3:52.76
- Julien Rousseau (CAL) — 3:56.04
- Aiden Kirk (CAN) — 3:57.58
- Luke Brennan (UOFM) — 3:58.49
- Ellis Crisci (TST) — 3:59.67
- Henry McFadden (JW) — 4:04.07
Luka Mijatovic swam to a new lifetime best and broke the 17-18 National Age Group (NAG) record with a 3:45.20 in the 400 freestyle on Friday night. The previous NAG stood at a 3:46.01 set by Ryan Erisman at last summer’s US National Championships.
Mijatovic also dropped 0.10 off his lifetime best 3:45.30 that he swam back in December at the US Open.
Split Comparison
| Mijatovic New PB, New NAG | Erisman Old NAG | Mijatovic Old PB | |
| 50 | 25.57 | 26.4 | 25.85 |
| 100 | 53.39 | 54.64 | 53.94 |
| 150 | 1:21.61 | 1:23.30 | 1:22.70 |
| 200 | 1:50.61 | 1:52.07 | 1:51.37 |
| 250 | 2:19.62 | 2:21.03 | 2:20.42 |
| 300 | 2:48.77 | 2:49.75 | 2:49.14 |
| 350 | 3:17.20 | 3:18.27 | 3:17.93 |
| 400 | 3:45.20 | 3:46.01 | 3:45.30 |
Mijatovic was out fast tonight, and was over half a second ahead of his previous best pace and over a second ahead of Erisman’s record pace at the half way mark. Mijatovic was able to stay under his previous personal best by 0.10 despite coming home a bit slower on the final 50.
The 17 year old just aged up last month and now sits at at #9 in the world so far this year in the event, moving up one spot. Tonight’s swim marks Mijatovic’s first NAG in the 17-18 age group.
This was his 2nd personal best of the meet as he dropped 15 seconds in the 1500 free on night 1. His time of a 14:59.27 sits at #4 all-time in the 17-18 age group.
2025-2026 LCM Men 400 FREE
SHORT
3:40.67
| 2 | Zhang Zhanshuo | CHN | 3:41.55 | 03/21 |
| 3 | Lukas Märtens | GER | 3:41.76 | 04/23 |
| 4 | Oliver Klemet | GER | 3:43.14 | 04/09 |
| 5 | Ryan ERISMAN | USA | 3:44.03 | 05/24 |
| 6 | James GUY | GBR | 3:44.04 | 04/14 |
| 7 | Elijah Winnington | AUS | 3:44.17 | 06/08 |
| 8 | Johannes Liebmann | GER | 3:44.59 | 04/09 |
| 9 | Lucas HENVEAUX | BEL | 3:44.61 | 04/09 |
| 10 | Leon Marchand | FRA | 3:44.70 | 12/04 |
no kickouts, prioritizing getting air!
I feel like he’s sooner to break the 800 WJR than going 342 in the 400
Couldn’t even break 3:45. It’s getting sad at this point.
Can’t wait for his interview with Ahmed to come out now. If is he asked about his goal for this summer he’ll probably say the American and WJR. Could realistically snag both of them at Jr. Pan Pacs or even US nationals but if he were to break it at US nationals then I think there’s a good chance he could go faster than Thorpe’s 3:41.83 by the end of the summer.
“Thorpe’s 3:41.83”
Thorpe swam that when he was 16 yo (1999 Pan Pacs, August 22). And in briefs.
It was WR, breaking previous WR 3:43.80 (Kieran Perkins) by almost 2 seconds.
Luka is already 17.
In other words, he was about 3 months younger than Luka is now.
In other words, you can’t do maths.
Thorpe was 6 months younger than Luka.
(Go check Thorpe’s and Lukas respective birthday)
Also, maybe Luka should swim in briefs to see how fast he can go?
I can do math just fine.
Thorpe was born Oct 13, 1982. That would make him 16 years, 10 months, and 9 days old on Pan Pacs (Aug 22, 1999)
Luka was born April 22, 2009. That would make him exactly 17 years and 1 month old.
Now I’m not familiar with Aussie math but I’m pretty sure 17 years and 1 month old – 16 years and 10 months is…3 months.
You’re free to correct me if I’m wrong.
August 22, 2026 Luka will be 17 years old and 4 months
August 22, 1999, Thorpe was 16 years old and 10 months
Work your math
Gay math or straight math?
If you want to use Luka’s age during Pan Pacs, he would be 5 months older, not 6. What a massive difference. But it really doesn’t matter. I can call Luka a year older if it makes you Aussies happy.
I’m not even an Australian, I’m an Indonesian living in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Of course I don’t expect an Murican to know where that is.
I don’t think this is particularly important. I wish people would quit this fixation with Thorpe as the only benchmark for trajectory. Märtens, the current WR holder, first broke 3:45 at 19. Luka is on the verge of doing it already having just turned 17 last month. This swim is a great sign heading into the summer.
Then you should have asked PFA why he compared Luka to Thorpe in the first place.
You need to find a healthier outlet to deal with your anger.
Guys quit rage baiting an Indonesian. Do you know how many volcanoes they have?
I don’t expect LM to go 3:41 but you never know. He’s an exciting swimmer
Any estimate of how much benefit current swimsuits have over briefs in a 400?
Unfortunately I was not there today to get a post race interview, but I’ll see if he’s available tomorrow to talk about that 400. I was at my college graduation today 😁🎓 back to the meet tomorrow.
Congrats on your graduation!
Wow. This kid is good, eh? 😂
Great swim, Luka! Gotta look out for Zhanshuo though … The kid is only 2 years older and 3-4 seconds faster.
By the end of this major meet cycle he will be 2 years younger with close to the same times.
Who’s gonna be 2 years younger? Assuming older? Look, I hope you’re right. Even if you’re right, the world is gonna be right there. Kick some ass, Luka!
What has that got to do with anything?
Lot’s. Is anything done in a vacuum? We’re all comparing him to the next fastest 18 yo 400 swimmer in the US … We should also compare him to Zhanshuo.
Tell me you’re scared without telling me you’re scared.
“Only 2 years older”
lol I didn’t realize his previous best time was already under the 17-18 NAG.
Seeing his performance tonight and given that he dropped 5 seconds in SCY, I do think he could break the AR. He’s had an phenomenal season