GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 12/23/2022
This week’s age group wonders include Luke Zardavets, who swam the fastest time for 13-year-old in the 100 breast since Michael Andrew.
Kylie Masse’s Incredible Run of Consistency Continues At Short Course Worlds
Since breaking onto the scene at the 2015 World University Games, Masse has won an individual at 12 straight major championship meets.
13-Year-Old Wilson York Hits 2:06.3 200 Breast At Lakeside Ohio River Challenge
York put up a time of 2:06.33 in the 200 breast to become the fourth-fastest 13-year-old ever in the U.S., less than a second shy of the #1 time.
2022 Swammy Awards: World Junior Female Swimmer of the Year – Summer McIntosh
McIntosh’s incredible year included two long course world titles, two Commonwealth titles and ranking inside the world’s top six in six different events.
Relay Qualification For Paris 2024 Now Goes Through Fukuoka & Doha World Championships
The remaining 13 slots available for relay qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games can now be attained at either Fukuoka 2023 or Doha 2024.
2022 Swammy Awards: Oceanian Male Swimmer of the Year – Zac Stubblety-Cook
Stubblety-Cook broke the world record, won the World Championship title and claimed gold at the Commonwealth Games in the men’s 200 breaststroke in 2022.
Irvine Novaquatics Swimmers Shine At SCS/OTTR Winter Age Group Champs
Among the standouts was Irvine’s Peter Vu, 14, who neared his lifetime best in the boys’ 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:03.53.
2022 Swammy Awards: CAC Female Swimmer of the Year – Maria Mata Cocco
Mexico’s Mata Cocco became the first female swimmer from Mexico to earn a second swim at the World Aquatics Championships in more than a decade in 2022.
Levenia Sim Drop 51.7 100 Back, 1:01.1 100 Breast At TAQ Christmas Invite
Sim and TNT Swimming teammate Megan Corcoran both delivered some strong swims at the TAQ Christmas Invite earlier this month.
Which Nation Had The Best Relay Exchanges At Short Course Worlds?
The country that produced the most accurate relay exchanges at the Short Course World Championships might surprise you.
Claire Curzan Raced 1600 Meters Over 19 Swims At Short Course Worlds
Curzan’s incredibly busy schedule in Melbourne resulted in her winning seven medals after averaging more than three swims per day at Short Course Worlds.
Diana Taszhanova Sets Pair of Kazakhstani Records At Vladimir Salnikov Cup
Taszhanova set new Kazakhstani records in the women’s 200 fly (2:14.14) and 400 free (4:15.59) at the Vladimir Salnikov Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Swimmers Honored With Inaugural Jason Plummer Memorial Award At Queensland Champs
The award recognizes the top 15-16 swimmers in the 1500 freestyle at the Queensland Championships, honoring the memory of Plummer, who died last year.
42-Year-Old Roland Schoeman Rips 19.2 50 Free, 20.4 50 Fly At KMSC Pro-Am
The three-time Olympic medalist posted some blistering times at the age of 42 at the King Marlin Swim Club Pro-Am Classic in Lewisville, Texas.
Popovici Proved Something To Himself At SC Worlds: “I Am Way Stronger Than I Imagined”
Despite being arguably the top swimmer of 2022, David Popovici had to overcome self-doubt to succeed at the Short Course World Championships.
