2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis
- June 17-20, 2026
- Indianapolis, IN
- LCM (50 meters)
- Meet Central
- Psych Sheets
- Live Results
- Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
- Live Recap:
Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.
Van Mathias had a heck of a weekend, breaking two American records in the 50 breast (26.30) and 100 breast (58.01), becoming the #5 and #4 performer of all-time in the respective events. Tonight, Mathias also came as close as you can get to cracking the 58-second barrier, but he seemed pleased with the result, saying this will keep him motivated and hungry for more through the rest of the summer.
Bros really about to swim the fastest ever 100 breast outdoors
Is it just me that is seeing this – but the men and women’s top 50 and 100 breaststrokers (and many of the 200) at this meet don’t use the exaggerated forehead dropping and rapid thrusting/extreme over-water arm recovery that has become popular. They have returned to older/simpler methods of smoother recovery and less head movement while still taking advantage of the leniencies in rules for head and hands. As an early 1980s breaststroker (before rule changes) I feel this is a more natural, rhythmic and (not that it matters) beautiful version of the breaststroke that was the reason I liked swimming it. I’m glad to see this style returning or at least being used more frequently. Of course –… Read more »
Congratulations Van!
this man’s quickly becoming one of my favorite top U.S. swimmers
I would loooove to see more “older” aka post-college swimmers follow this sort of path. I’m guessing his FT job being related to swimming makes managing it all slightly easier, though still obviously a massive challenge.
We are very lucky that he qualified for Pan Pacs late at the Summer Champs, and that Pan Pacs allows swimmers to swim whichever events they want so he isn’t just locked into 50 BR. (Correct me if I’m wrong about that though)
“Will you keep the stashe for Pan Pacs”
Thank you for asking the important questions
Mizuno. Are you watching? Van’s suit of choice – 3x ARs.
Beyond being an incredible swimmer, it’s so impressive he is able to pull off training and competing while working full time. I know Fink did too. Idk how you pull that off, mad respect