16-Year Old Julia Podkoscielny Pops 4:44 400 IM at Plantation Senior Meet
Alia Atkinson (above) and Julia Podkoscielny were the stars of the show on day 1 of the Plantation Piranhas Senior Invite.
Pelaez, Podkoscielny Add Trials Cuts At FG Senior Qualifier; Atkinson In Action
World record holder Alia Atkinson (pictured) took on three events over the weekend in Plantation, Florida.
2020 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 13-14
Erika Pelaez and Thomas Heilman led the 13-14 age group, taking home Age Group Swimmer of the Year honors for the 13-14 age category.
Weinstein, Sim Among Top 14U Performers Of Virtual 18&U Winter Championships
14-year-old Levenia Sim finished sixth overall in the 100 back, while 13-year-old Claire Weinstein was seventh in the 500 free.
SwimSwam’s Official 2020 Swammy Awards Index
2020 was a really hard year for swimmers, and everyone else. See who made the best of it and are honored with our 2020 Swammy Awards.
Erika Pelaez Hits 52.92 100 Back For #7 All-Time In Girls’ 13-14 Age Group
The 14-year-old also moved into a tie for 19th in age group history in the 100 fly (53.44), and put up times of 22.64 and 49.23 in the 50 and 100 free.
Will Heck Sets State Record as Bolles Sweeps FHSAA 1A State Championships
Both the girls and boys of Bolles School won the FHSAA 1A Swimming and Diving Championships, continuing the school’s historic winning streak.
Current U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifiers By Event, Age, LSC & More
1213 swimmers are already qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials, now scheduled for 2021. We’ve broken that group down by age, event, LSC and more.
13-Year-Old Pelaez Posts 2:16 200 Back on Night 4 of Plantation Sectionals
Eagle Aquatics’ 13-year-old Erika Pelaez took nearly 3 seconds off her best in the 200 back. She won the final in 2:16.21.
Fratus, Atkinson Nab Wins on Day 3 of Plantation Sectionals
Another veteran Olympian, Brazilian sprinter Bruno Fratus, took a win on the men’s side. Fratus led the 50 free in 22.16.
Alia Atkinson Swims 1:08.99 100 BR at Plantation Sectionals Day 2
Alia Atkinson swam 1:08.99 during the 1 BR prelims in Plantation while 13-year-old Erika Paleaz also entered the historical 13-14 ranks in the 2 FR/1 FL.
Erika Pelaez, 13 anni. La Più Giovane Qualificata Ai Trials Olimpici USA
Erika Pelaez, 13 anni, è la più giovane atleta qualificata per i prossimi Trials Olimpici americani. Ha nuotato il tempo limite nei 100 stile e 100 dorso
WATCH: 13-Year-Old Pelaez Becomes Youngest 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier
Eagle Aquatics’ Erika Pelaez (13) became the youngest American to qualify for 2020 Olympic Trials, qualifying in both the 100 free and 100 back.
13-Year Old Erika Pelaez Becomes Youngest Qualifier for 2020 US Olympic Trials
Pelaez’s 100 free time is the fastest ever by an American 13-year old, surpassing 5-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin.
2019 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 11-12
Teagan O’Dell and Thomas Heilman are the 2019 Swammy winners for 11-12 Age Group Swimmers of the Year.
