Aiden Hayes Reveals He Did Not Meet His Goals at Historic OK HS State Meet

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Torri Huske wasn’t the only swimmer to break 2 national high school records this week. We sat down with Aiden Hayes, who clocked a 19.20 50 free and 45.47 100 fly just 13 minutes apart from one another (both national high school records). The high school senior also clocked 20.7 in his 50 back lead-off of the 200 medley relay and 43.00 leading off the 400 free relay.

Hayes admits that out of all 4 of these times, he only met one of his goals – 20.9 in the 50 back. Although he was shooting for 18.9 50 free, 44.9 100 fly, and 42.9 100 free, Aiden relinquishes that goals aren’t meant to be met every time and overall he was very pleased with his performances.

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Retired coach
3 years ago

I remember watching John Trembley set the National HS record in the 50 free in 1970 at 20.70 and now Hayes does that for his 50 backstroke !!

WahooSwimFan
Reply to  Retired coach
3 years ago

I was there too, he also went 50.5 in the 100 fly and that was considered astounding. Dave Edgar was winnning NCAA championships with times like 20.5 the same year as one of the few men who could break 21.

Geoff Brittis
3 years ago

Go Pack!!!!!

Fluidg
3 years ago

Wow. Love this guy!

Stank
3 years ago

Dang brother, I remember when a 48 low 100 fly would easily put you at the top of the class… These kids for sure drinking they milk

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