Latvian Open Zmushka, Jefimova Hit National Records In 200 Breast
A speedy duel went down in Latvia between Belarusian Alina Zmushka and Estonian Eneli Jefimova in the women’s 200m breaststroke.
Bobby Finke Nails Second-Fastest 1650 In History, One Tenth Off American Record
Finke swam 14:12 for a second straight year, falling just a tenth shy of the fastest swim ever.
Torri Huske Breaks 2 National High School Records 27 Minutes Apart
US National Teamer Torri Huske made her mark on the final day of the 2021 VHSL Class 6 State meet, breaking two National High School records.
Aiden Hayes Breaks National Public HS 100 FL Record at OK HS Prelims – 45.97
Hayes was also 20.75 leading off Norman North’s 200 medley relay which is one of the fastest 50 backstrokes of all time.
Kieran Smith Ties 500 Free American Record In 4:06.32; Magahey Now #2 All-Time
Smith tied the record he set last season exactly in 4:06.32, while Georgia freshman Jake Magahey moves to #2 all-time in 4:06.76.
Schoenmaker Hits 1:05.89 100 Breast South African Record
South Africa’s national team took part in a time trial competition over the weekend, with a few notable results shaking out of the racing tree.
Trnikova Breaks Morovcová’s 1995 4IM Short Course Slovak Record: 4:40.09
18-year-old Nikoleta Trnikova broke one of the country’s oldest swimming records over the weekend, lowering Martina Moravcová’s short course 4IM to a 4:40.09.
Maggie MacNeil Drops Fastest 50 Back in History, 23.02, at Big Ten Champs
MacNeil used otherworldly underwaters to power to her new best time. She’s currently over three-tenths better than any other female 50 backstroker ever.
FAU and Gardner-Webb in Tight Battle Following Night 1 of Men’s CCSA Champs
In the absence of Incarnate Word, FAU and Gardner-Webb are locked-up in a team battle at the 2021 CCSA Championship, with Gardner-Webb leading by 20 points.
Alabama’s Rhyan White Blasts #2 50-Yard Back in History at SECs: 23.35
Only Michigan junior Maggie MacNeil has been faster than White in history (23.05), as the Alabama junior surpasses Rachel Bootsma’s 23.36.
Rafaela Azevedo Ties Portuguese 50 Back Record
19-year-old Rafaela Azevedo made some waves over the weekend while racing at her Portuguese National Team Evaluation Competition.
Kobori Takes Down Japan’s Longest-Standing National Record
Waka Kobori just put up the fastest SCM 1500 free of her life, taking down a nearly 20-year-old Japanese record in the process.
Claire Curzan Ties National Independent High School Record in 100 Fly
At the 2021 North Carolina 4A High School State Championships Claire Curzan tied the national independent school record with a time of 50.35 in the 100 fly.
Curzan’s Nat. HS Record, Top Recruits Boone, Ivan Highlight NCHSAA 4A Champs
The NCHSAA 4A Championships saw a fast swims, including a National HS Record from Claire Curzan and top times from seniors Garrett Boone and Teresa Ivan.
Renshaw Matches British Record In 200 Breast
While competing on day 1 of the 2021 Manchester International Swim Meet, Molly Renshaw hit the British national record in the women’s 200m breaststroke.
