Dolfin Swim of the Week: Maddy Banic’s 24.9 in 50 Fly
Prior to this week, Maddy Banic had zero career butterfly swims logged in short course meters. In one meet, she became the #2 U.S. 50 flyer of all-time.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Chloe Stepanek’s 1:46.7 In 200-Yard Free
Texas A&M freshman Chloe Stepanek took on a heavy event slate in her first collegiate dual meet, but came up with some huge swims for the Aggies.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Siobhan Haughey’s 1:51.67 In 200 SCM Free
Siobhan Haughey didn’t just hit the best time of the 2020 ISL season in the 200 free. She hit the best time in ISL history.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Lilly King’s 2:17.11 in 200 BR
The Cali Condors are leading the ISL’s season opener after one day. And they owe much of that lead to star breaststroker Lilly King.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Sato’s 2:07.02 in 200 Breast
Japan has been a dominant world force in the men’s 200 breaststroke, and 19-year-old Shoma Sato is continuing to build that legacy.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Johnston’s Lifetime-Best 4:16.45
University of Texas freshman David Johnston kicked off his NCAA career on an extremely high note, with a lifetime-best 500 free at the Texas Intrasquad.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Schoemaker’s 2:18.2 & The ISL That Could Have Been
South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker blasted a 2:18.20 in the 200 short course yard breaststroke this week, smashing the national and continental record.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Lobanovszkij’s 22.1 In 50 Free
Hungary’s Maxim Lobanovszkij won a 50 free in Switzerland’s ‘Restart Swimming’ meet last weekend, closing in on his personal-best.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Barratt’s Tune-Up 100 Free Sets Up ISL Season
Australia’s Holly Barratt won the 100 free at Western Australia’s SC Championships just days before she officially rejoined the London Roar roaster for 2020.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Baylor Nelson’s 200FR/200BR Lifetime-Bests
Since February, Baylor Nelson has dropped almost six seconds in the 200-yard freestyle. He also hit a new 200 breast lifetime-best last week.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Guilherme Costa’s 7:39 in 800 SCM Free
Brazilian 21-year-old distance swimmer Guilherme Costa unofficially broke the South American record last week in a time trial of the short course 800 free.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Mizunuma’s 51.25 in 100 Fly
Last week, Japanese 23-year-old Naoki Mizunuma hit the 4th-fastest time of anyone in the world this season in the 100 fly.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Paltrinieri’s 14:33 In 1500… Duh
Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri smashed a 14:33.10 to win the 1500 free at the Sette Colli Trophy. That is the second-best swim in history in the event.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Auboeck’s 3:45 Pushing For Austrian Olympic History
Twice in the past two weeks, Felix Auboeck has smashed a 3:45 in the 400 free, putting himself in the hunt for a rare Austrian Olympic swimming medal.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Zhang Yufei’s 56.4 in 100 Fly
Zhang’s time of 56.47 would put her the #10 performer of all-time, and would have won bronze at the 2019 World Championships.
