Holden Smith’s 1:46.08 200 Yard Fly Rattles 17-18 LSC Record in Wisconsin
In prelims, 17-year-old Holden Smith dropped more than 2 seconds from the best time that he swam last month, coming within .01 of the SCY 17-18 LSC record.
Sandidge and Kelly Crack Age Group Top 20, Hulet Hits 1:42 200 BK in Lewisville
Nitro 14-year-old Jeremy Kelly was fourth in the 200 IM in a lifetime best 1:50.66. He shoots up to #9 all-time in the 13-14 age group.
Kolesnikov, Surkova, Prigoda, Andrusenko Among Headliners At Russian SC Champs
Some of the biggest names in Russian swimming will meet in St. Petersburg this week in what will many of their last shots at racing in 2020.
Kenyon Swimmer Marcus Hong Hits 100 FR & 50 FL Bests at Lake Erie Champs
Kenyon swimmer Marcus Hong broke a two-week old personal best in the 50 free yesterday, and returned to action today, dropping time in the 100 free and 50 fly
13-Year-Old Weinstein Drops 1:47.6 200 FR On Her Third Event of Session in NY
She breaks into the 13-14 historical top 40 with this swim, now the #39 performer all-time, even at the early end of the age group.
15-Year-Old Cavan Gormsen Breaks 4:40 in 500 FR, 16:00 in 1650 at LIAC Invite
Gormsen posted a 4:38.45, blowing right through the 4:40 barrier, and establishing herself as the #10 all-time 15-16 year old at just 15.
Tess Howley Hits Personal Best 1:53.95 200 Fly, Remains #7 All-Time 15-16 Girls
Howley established a new personal best in the 200 fly, shaving .02 seconds off her previous best, which she had swum just 22 days ago.
Emma Weyant Ends Day 3 Of FL Champs With 1:54.69 200 Yard Back PR
Sarasota Sharks’ Emma Weyant dropped over 5 seconds in her 200 back today in total, even after posting a personal best 1650 free of 16:09.74 between swims.
Ellie Waldrep Swims 1:55.52 200 Back on Final Day of Baylor School Meet
Ellie Waldrep and Josean Massucco both hit times good enough to make the top-20 in the Virtual Winter Juniors meet at the Baylor School’s meet.
Jack Aikins, Gigi Johnson Win 50 Free Shootouts To Close Peach State Champs
Aikins, a UVA commit, broke 20 seconds in the opening round before rattling off three more swims of 20.14, 20.22 and 20.20.
Custer Breaks Sean Grieshop’s 15-16 NAG in 1650 Free at FL Champs: 14:37.86
Sarasota Sharks’ Liam Custer finished the race in 24.30 on the last 50 yards, breaking the NAG record by 8 seconds and the LSC record by nearly 30 seconds.
Marie Wattel Snags Olympic Spot In 100 Fly To Close Out French C’ships
The French Olympic roster grew by one tonight, as Marie Wattel claimed a Tokyo 2020-worthy time in the women’s 100m fly.
Un-Retired World Champion Magnini Entered In This Week’s Italian C’ships
With the Italian Open Championships kicking off on Thursday, the entry lists have been published, giving us a good glimpse into the caliber of talent.
Tess Howley Hits 22.9 50 Free at LIAC Invite to Break 23 Seconds for First Time
Howley swam a 22.93, taking a nice-sized chunk of time off her previous best of 23.34, which she had established back December of 2018.
Drew Hitchcock Hits 3:55.77 400 IM at Day 2 of Baylor School Invite
Drew Hitchock’s 3:55.77 in the 400 IM highlighted the second day of competition at the Baylor School’s 18 and Under Swimming Championship meet.
