Heron/Twichell Win 5k 2021 National Titles, Pishko/Denigan Win Junior 7.5k
David Heron won title No. 2 this weekend in the 5k, along with Ashley Twichell for the women. Jacob Pishko and Mariah Denigan won the 2021 junior 7.5k titles.
Erica Sullivan Clocks 4:06.35 in 400m Free at GAIN Prelims After Weather Delay
Sullivan’s time now sits #5 in the world and second among Americans this season. Meanwhile, Bella Sims had several impressive swims this morning.
Bella Sims Drops 4:38 500 Yard Free, 10th Fastest All-Time in 15-16 Age Group
Going into this meet, 15-year-old Bella Sims’ best 500 time ranked her outside the top 100 all-time fastest 15-16 year-olds. Her 4:38.21 now ranks her 10th.
Katie Grimes Swims 4:09.27 400 Yard IM, 3rd Fastest All-Time in 13-14 Age Group
Sandpipers’ Katie Grimes dropped 5 seconds in her 400 yard IM today, nearing Katie Hoff’s 13-14 National Age Group record of 4:08.44 which she set in 2004.
2020 U.S. Open – Irvine Thursday PM Recap: Bella Sims, #5 800 in 15/16 History
Erica Sullivan was top seed in the women’s 800 free in Irvine; Bella Sims won the event by over 4 seconds.
2022 Distance Ace Brice Barrieault Sends Verbal Commitment to Army West Point
Brice Barrieault, who attended USA Swimming’s National Open Water Select Camp, has made a verbal commitment to Army West Point’s class of 2026.
14-Year Old Arabella Sims Now Ranks #2 All-Time in 1000 Free in 13-14s
Sims ranks 2nd behind only Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder Katie Ledecky in the all-time rankings in the girls’ 13-14 1000 yard free.
Becker, Travis Take Home Junior 5k Titles Day After Senior 10k Swim
16-year-olds Dylan Becker and Chase Travis both won their respective junior 5k races on Saturdays, just a day after competing in the senior 10k race.
Wilimovsky, Heron, Twichell, and Sullivan Aim to Defend Open Water Titles
Past open water champions Jordan Wilimovsky, Ashley Twichell, David Heron, and Erica Sullivan will all aim to defend their respective titles at this year’s US Open Water National Championships.
