Flynn Southam Shatters Jr Pan Pacs Record with 48.23 100 FR, Nears AUS Age Record
With the swim, Southam, who just turned 17 weeks ago, has closed in on the Australian Age Record for 17-year-olds, which is held by Kyle Chalmers at 48.03.
Just 15, Thomas Heilman Shatters 15-16 NAG in Boys 100 Free with 49.06 in Prelims
This morning, Heilman tore to a 49.06 in the 100 free prelims, taking 0.61 seconds off his personal best.
U.S. Clips Junior Pan Pacs Record in Mixed 4×100 Medley, Diehl Splits 53.42 Back
The American squad of Daniel Diehl, Zhier Fan, Alex Shackell, and Anna Moesch teamed up for a 3:46.83, finishing as the only team in the field under 3:50.
Airi Mitsui Shatters Jr Pan Pacs Record in Girls 200 Fly as Japan Goes 1-2
Japan’s Airi Mitsui stormed to victory in the girls 200 fly tonight at the 2022 Jr Pan Pacs in Honolulu, swimming a blistering 2:07.82.
15-Year-Old American Thomas Heilman Blasts 1:56.52 200 Fly for Jr Pan Pacs Silver
Though he’s just 15 years old, Heilman has now risen to #4 all-time among U.S. performers in the 15-16 age group.
17yo Aaron Shackell Takes Down Jr Pan Pacs Record in Boys 200 Fly with 1:55.81
Shackell also took down the Junior Pan Pacs Record in the event, which stood at 1:55.92 from American Andrew Seliskar at the 2014 Championships.
15-Year-Old Maximus Williamson Doubles Down, Lowers 200 FR PB in Finals – 1:48.21
Additionally, Williamson moves up to #2 all-time in the 15-16 age group among Americans.
Australia’s Flynn Southam Downs Jr Pan Pacs Record in Boys 200 Free with 1:47.11
In fact, Southam nearly even-split the race, taking it out in 53.23 then coming home in 53.88.
Erin Gemmell Cracks Jr Pan Pacs 200 Free Record Twice in 1 Day, 1:56.15 in Finals
The previous meet record was a storied one, set by legendary junior swimmer Dagny Knutson (U.S.) in 2009.
2022 Junior Pan Pacs: Top Five Boys Storylines
This post will be dedicated to highlighting 5 of the top storylines withing the boys events at these Championships.
2022 Jr Pan Pacs: Australia and U.S. Set for Thrilling Battles (Psych Sheet)
American Erin Gemmell swam a 1:56.14 in the 200 free at U.S. Nationals, which would have been fast enough to medal at the World Champs this summer.
Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Manuel Moving to ASU Pro Group to Train Under Bowman
Manuel has been out of competition since the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last summer, where she competed in the U.S. women’s 4×100 free relay and the women’s 50 free.
Duke Hires Bucknell’s Ethan Cooke as Assistant Swim Coach
Cooke comes to Duke from Bucknell, where he served as the social media coordinator as well as the women’s recruiting coordinator.
Ohio State Announces Graham Carpenter and Tim Kubacki as Volunteer Coaches
One of the highest performing programs in the Big Ten over the past few years, Ohio State saw a ton of staff turnover this summer.
2022 Duel in the Pool: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
We’ll have more of the same from yesterday’s action, including traditional events, as well as skins, broken, mystery, and more unique relays.
