Raya Mellott Swims 1:08 100 Breast, 2nd All-Time Fastest 13-14 Behind Amanda Beard
14-year-old Mellott swam a 1:08.77 100 breast in Irvine to become the 2nd all-time fastest 13-14 swimmer behind seven-time Olympic medalist Amanda Beard.
Thomas Heilman Clocks #6 All-Time Fastest 15-16 200 Fly at Juniors, 1:57.84
Thomas Heilman of Cavalier Aquatics broke 13 13-14 national age group records last season in 11 days. Now, he’s after the 15-16 ones.
Alex Shackell Drops 2:09 200 Fly in Irvine, #9 All-Time 15-16
Carmel Swim Club’s Alex Shackell broke 2:10 for the first time to win the girls’ 200 fly, besoming the 9th all-time fastest swimmer in her age group.
Top 30 Quotes from the 2022 US National Championships
I know these meets always bring forth budding talent, but I was expecting things like Erin Gemmel’s 1:56 200 Free or Shaine Casas’ 1:55.2 200 IM.
Baylor Nelson Named USA Today Boys High School Swim & Dive Athlete of the Year
Baylor Nelson has seven North Carolina State Championship titles under his belt and has committed to Texas A&M for the fall of 2022.
2022 U.S. Junior Nationals: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
The first session of the 2022 Junior National Championships is underway this morning, featuring prelims of the 200 fly and 100 breast.
Kasia Wasick Goes From Trying to Make FINA ‘A’ Cut to Medaling at Worlds, US National Title
Katarzyna Wasick of Poland actually went a hair faster in Irvine (24.17) than she went to win silver in this event in Budapest last month (24.18)
Girls Breaststroke Steals Show at Juniors Prelims with Multiple Top 15 Swims
Crow Canyon’s Raya Mellott blasted a 1:09.32 100 breast this morning, placing her behind only a pair of Olympic champions in the 13-14 all time rankings.
Lucy Thomas Breaks Juniors Meet Record in 100 Breast, #6 15-16 All Time
Elmbrook Swim Club’s Lucy Thomas blasted a new lifetime best of 1:08.07 in the 100 breast to break the Juniors meet record.
Shackell Siblings Hit Lifetime Bests, Claim Top Seeds In 200 Fly At U.S. Juniors
Alex and Aaron Shackell produced near-identical results in the 200 butterfly during the first prelim session from the 2022 Junior Championships in Irvine.
Are Elite Swimmers at Futures Championships a Problem?
The Futures Championships in College Station last weekend wound up being an important meet for Sam Stewart, but do National Teamers belong at these events?
50/100 National Champ Matt King Has Been Swimming Singles All Summer
The rising UVA junior got under 22 for the first time in prelims with a 21.95, and improved his best time again tonight with a 21.83.
All The Links You Need For The 2022 U.S. Junior Championships
The 2022 Speedo Junior Championships get underway Monday from Irvine, and we’ve got you covered with all the links you need to follow along with the event.
Storylines To Watch At The 2022 U.S. Junior Championships – Men’s Edition
Thomas Heilman will race his primary events this week at Junior Nats after taking on some ‘off’ races at U.S. Nationals in Irvine.
Top 5 Storylines of the 2022 Speedo Jr. Championships – Women’s Edition
Junior Pan Pacs team members Natalie Mannion and Teagan O’Dell are the only swimmers on the women’s side of the roster taking on both Jr. and Sr. Nationals.
