2024 Winter Junior Championships- East/West
- December 11-14, 2024
- Greensboro, NC (East)/Austin, TX (West)
- SCY (25 yards)
- Meet Central (East)
- Meet Central (West)
- Live Results (East)/Live Results (West)
Night 2 saw the West faster at the top in most of the events. This followed day 1 for the most part which saw three of the four fastest relays come from the West.
The girls 500 free saw the three fastest sides all come from the West as Madi Mintenko, Kayla Han, and Ella Cosgrove were the only three swimmers sub-4:40, all coming from the West.
Girls’ 500 Freestyle – Top 8 Finishers
- Madi Mintenko (PPA) – 4:36.66
- Kayla Han (RMDA) – 4:36.88
- Ella Cosgrove (FAST) – 4:37.98
- Chloe Kim (SCAR) – 4:42.33
- Brinkleigh Hansen (SPA) – 4:44.42
- Ellie Clarke (CSC) – 4:44.76
- Montse Spielmann (AAAA) – 4:44.87
- Paige Downey (GM) – 4:45.22
The boys 500 free saw the top two times come from the West as Gabriel Manteufel led the way. Aiden Hammer was the only swimmer under 4:15.
Boys’ 500 Freestyle – Top 8 Finishers
- Gabriel Manteufel (SAND) – 4:13.55
- Aiden Hammer (KING) – 4:14.21
- Ethan Ekk (ATAC) – 4:15.20
- Xavier Sohovich (BSS) – 4:15.46
- Ryan Erisman (LAKR) – 4:15.49
- Luke Ellis (SAND) – 4:15.54
- Norvin Clontz (MSA) – 4:17.26
- Chase Maier (FOX) – 4:18.98
Teagan O’Dell swam to a new West meet record, putting her at the top. 15 year old Audrey Derivaux had the 2nd fastest time of the night as she claimed the win in the East.
Girls’ 200 IM – Top 8 Finishers
- Tegan O’Dell (MVN) – 1:52.61
- Audrey Derivaux (JW) – 1:55.24
- Grace Rabb (TXLA) – 1:55.81
- Elle Scott (MAC) – 1:56.25
- Molly Sweeney (CSC) – 1:56.48
- Gabi Brito (CITI) – 1:56.49
- Bella Brito (CITI) – 1:56.80
- Reina Liu (TAC) – 1:57.54
Campbell McKean swam the #2 time in the age group all-time and swam faster than Thomas Heilman out of the East.
Boys’ 200 IM – Top 8 Finishers
- Campbell McKean (BEND) – 1:41.19
- Thomas Heilman (CA-Y) – 1:41.26
- Jack Armour (TFA) – 1:43.34
- Thomas Mercer (LAK) – 1:43.51
- Maximus Williamson (LAC) – 1:44.22
- Abe Astle (OA) – 1:45.31
- Ian Stutts (MOR) – 1:45.59
- Rowan Cox (TXLA) – 1:45.80
Newly-minted high school national record holder Julie Mishler tied with Rylee Erisman at the East meet. No other swimmers were sub-22. This event is an outlier of the night as the top five swims came from the East.
Girls’ 50 Freestyle – Top 8 Finishers
- Julie Mishler (FAST) / Rylee Erisman (LAKR) – 21.62
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- Charlotte Crush (LAK) – 22.04
- Annie Jia (UDAC) – 22.05
- Annam Olasewere (CPAC) – 22.10
- Jada Duncan (SMST) – 22.14
- Teagan O’Dell (MVN) – 22.25
- Sophia Sunwoo (BC) – 22.26
- Liberty Clark (CROW) – 22.30
Virginia commits Thomas Heilman and Maximus Williamson led the way and divided and conquered with Heilman in the East and Williamson in the West.
Boys’ 50 Freestyle – Top 8 Finishers
- Thomas Heilman (CA-Y) – 19.26
- Maximus Williamson (LAC) – 19.29
- Miles Blackson-Dunbar (ALPH) – 19.53
- Tyler Porter (QSS) – 19.49
- Seth Crow (UN) – 19.63
- Albert Smelzer (GSA) – 19.70
- Luke Bedsole (HSA) – 19.71
- Marvin Johnson (MCC) – 19.76
The West claimed the top 5 spots last night in the 4×50 medley relay but only claimed the top spot tonight as the East went #2 and #3.
Girls’ 4×100 Medley Relay – Top 3 Teams
- Beach Cities Swimming ‘A’ – 3:34.16
- SwimMAC Carolina ‘A’ – 3:34.80
- TAC Titans ‘A’ – 3:35.59
The East went 1-2 in the boys relay, which continues last night’s dominance after they posted the top 6 times in the 4×50 medley relay on night 1.
Boys’ 4×100 Medley Relay – Top 3 Teams
- Lakeside Swim Team ‘A’ – 3:10.45
- Bolles School Sharks ‘A’ – 3:12.10
- Lakeside Aquatic Club ‘A’ – 3:13.48
Please look over the times and rankings in your combined men’s 500. There seems to be an error. Move your 4 to 6 and your 5 and 6 up to 4 and 5.
Note to self: establish a swim club on a lakeshore (and include lakeshore in the name) and I’m guaranteed to have fast swimmers
The teens are taking over the world of swimming!
It used to be the 20-somethings; NOT anymore – these kids are Alpha Males and Females – for sure!
Bright future for USA Swimming!