Jesse Vassallo

Luka Mijatovic Torches a 15-16 National Age Group Record by 3 Seconds (at Only 15)

After setting 9 National Age Group Records in younger age groups, Luka Mijatovic now has two as a 15-16 in his first six months in the age group.

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100 Free World Record Holder Pan Zhanle Upsets Big Field in Men’s 400 in Incheon

In a field full of 400 free specialists, it as the sprinter Pan Zhanle who came away with the win on Thursday in Incheon, South Korea.

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Il 14Enne Luka Mijatovic Più Veloce Di Phelps E Thorpe

Luka Mjiatovic è un 14enne statunitense che negli ultimi giorni sta facendo parlare di sé per i tempi che sta registrando in California

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The 10 Oldest U.S. NAG Records Remaining On the Books

The recent onslaught on the record books has left just four NAG standards remaining from the 1970s, two from the 1980s, and 13 total from the 20th century.

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Luka Mijatovic Cracks Own 13-14 Boys 1000 Free NAG with 8:55.41

The 14-year-old threw down a blistering 8:55.41, cracking his own 13-14 National Age Group Record (NAG), which he set at 8:59.29 earlier this year. 

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Luka Mijatovic

A sensational season culminated with Mijatovic setting four NAG records at U.S. Junior Nationals, including lowering the 47-year-old mark in the 1500 free.

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Luka Mijatovic Might Be Within Reach of the Seemingly Unattainable Jack Simon Award

History suggests that Pleasanton Seahawks coach Steve Morsilli will have to be careful with Luka Mijatovic to avoid burning out the young distance star.

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14 Year Old Luka Mijatovic Breaks Oldest NAG In The Books With 15:27.38 1500 Freestyle

Luka Mijatovic broke the oldest NAG record in the books swimming a 15:27.38 in Irvine for third place at Summer Junior Nationals.

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Luka Mijatovic Swims 1:50.60 200 Freestyle in Time Trials Breaking Heilman’s 13-14 NAG

Luka Mijatovic broke Thomas Heilman’s old record by over half a second. Mijatovic now holds the 13-14 LCM 200, 400, and 800 free NAGs.

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14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Hits 15:32.18 1500 FR, Just Off the Oldest NAG On the Books

Luka Mijatovic dropped 15 seconds in the 1500 freestyle, finishing just over a second off the boys’ 13-14 NAG, the oldest on the books.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Distance Session Live Recap

Day 1’s distance session has timed finals of women’s 800 & men’s 1500 free. In the latter, Luka Mijatovic aims to wipe the longest standing NAG off the books.

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14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Scorches Another NAG Record During 800 Free Win in 8:07.96

Luka Mijatovic continued rewriting the U.S. boys’ 13-14 national age group (NAG) record book on Sunday at the George F. Haines International Swim Meet.

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14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Rips 400-Meter Free NAG Record with 3:56.36

14-year-old Luka Mijatovic scorched a new NAG record with a 3:56.36, taking over a second off the previous mark that Evan Pinion set back in 2009.

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14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Scares 400-Meter Free NAG Record with 3:58.85 in Prelims

Luka Mijatovic moved up to third in the U.S. boys’ 13-14 NAG rankings behind only Michael Phelps (3:58.80) and record holder Evan Pinion (3:57.61). 

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Luka Mijatovic Scares 800 Free NAG Record, Becomes Fastest 13-Year-Old American Ever

Luka Mijatovic scared the U.S. boys’ 13-14 national age group (NAG) record of 8:08.75 set by Evan Pinion in 2009 with his 8:10.30 on Sunday.

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