Mark Spitz 50 Years After Munich in Docuseries “72 – A Gathering of Champions”
Mark Spitz’s episode in the docuseries “72 – A Gathering of Champions” drops today. It is live now. See the link at the top of this post.
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.
All the Links You Need to Follow the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships
Singapore’s Nick Mahabir is the top seed in both the boys’ 100 and 200 breaststroke events at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific 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.
Scott Talbot Named New Head Coach of Canada’s HPC-Vancouver
Scott Talbot brings an impressive pedigree as both an athlete and a coach to the HPC Vancouver, which has shrunk since long-time coach Tom Johnson retired in 2020.
Ontario Claims Double Gold In Open Water To Close 2022 Canada Summer Games
Ontario’s Olivier Risk and Bailey O’Regan swept the 3km open water events as the province finished atop the medal table with 24 gold and 52 total medals.
Brousseau Ties Medal Record, Laon Kim Nears NAG Record At Canada Summer Games
14-year-old Laon Kim won the 50 free in a time of 24.04, just seven one-hundredths shy of the Canadian boys’ 13-14 NAG record set back in 2000.
Clark Adds Two More Golds, Brousseau Tops 200 Free On Day 4 of Canada Summer Games
Clark, who recently set a new Canadian National Age Group Record and broke the 1:00-barrier, won the women’s 100 fly in a time of 1:01.37.
