2016 U.S. WINTER JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS- EAST
- Wednesday, December 7th – Saturday, December 10th
- Columbus, OH (Ohio State University)
- Psych sheets
- Meet information
- Live results
Carmel Swim Club’s Drew Kibler just broke his 2nd 15-16 National Age Group Record in as many days at the 2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships (East). Kibler rocked a 4:15.36 in tonight’s finals to break the record and win gold ahead of Baylor Swim Club’s 16-year-old Trey Freeman, who also swam one of the fastest 500 freestyles of all time in the 15-16 age group with his 4:16.99.
Top 10 15-16 Boys 500 Freestylers:
- Drew Kibler, 4:15.36
- Matthew Hirschberger, 4:16.43
- Sean Grieshop, 4:16.59
- Trey Freeman, 4:16.99
- Townley Haas, 4:17.45
- Aidan Burns, 4:17.97
- Michael Phelps, 4:18.12
- Evan Pinion, 4:18.88
- Andrew Seliskar, 4:18.97
- Jeff Kostoff, 4:19.13
The previous NAG Record was a 4:16.43 done by Matthew Hirschberger in 2015. In breaking the record, Kibler dropped over 8 seconds off his previous best 4:23.82, which he swam at the 2016 USA College Challenge. This was the 2nd record Kibler took down this week, following his lightning fast 1:33.36 to set the 200 free NAG on the leadoff of the 800 free relay last night, which was a best time by 2 seconds.
Kibler’s Splits:
100 Split | 200 Split | 300 Split | 400 Split | Final Time |
49.36 | 1:41.77 | 2:33.73 | 3:25.32 | 4:15.36 |
Stud
Reece Whitley dropped a TON of time in that 2IM. Came in seeded at 1:47 and went a 1:43. Can’t wait to see his breaststroke races.
He is still only 16? I am impressed. Agree his BR swims should be interesting to watch.
Behind only MA for the nag
13 yo Gretchen Walsh went a 22.85 50fr. Thats good right?