Lainy Kruger, #18 in 2023, Makes Verbal Commitment to Florida
The incredibly versatile Lainy Kruger is Florida’s fourth top-20 verbal commitment from the high school class of 2023.
#11 Grace Rainey Becomes 3rd Verbal Commitment to Florida Class of 2027
Breaststroker Grace Rainey from SwimMAC Carolina has verbally committed to Florida for 2023-24 with times that would score at SECs in the B finals.
#6 Michaela Mattes (2023) Announces Verbal Commitment to Florida
Michaela Mattes, one of the top distance swimmers in the class of 2023, has verbally committed to the in-state Florida Gators.
Florida Keeps #9 Julia Podkoscielny In-State for 2023-24
The Florida Gators have picked up a verbal commitment from Julia Podkoscielny, who is ranked #9 in the high school class of 2023.
Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Girls High School Class of 2023
It’s a very distance-based class of current high school sophomores, including breakout open water star Bella Sims at the top of the class.
Martinez and Gonzalez-Hermosillo Lower 200 IM Mexican Records At UANA Day 3
Jose Martinez and Monika Gonzalez-Hermosillo both improved upon their own Mexican national records in the event to win the event.
Micaela Sierra Breaks Uruguayan 100 Breast Record At UANA Day 2 – 1:12.13
Sierra became the fastest woman in Uruguayan history, improving upon Erika Graf’s previous mark of 1:14.21 from November 1994.
14-Year Old Erika Pelaez Hits Olympic Trials Wave 2 Cut in 100 Free – 55.51
The swim by Erika Pelaez ranks her as the 3rd-fastest American 13-14 in the history of the 100 free and gives her a pass to the faster Wave 2 Olympic Trials.
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.
Marcelo Acosta Crushes 1650 Pool Record To Close FL Champs In Pembroke Pines
Acosta, a 2016 Olympian representing El Salvador, won the men’s 1650 freestyle in 15:18.35 to demolish the previous pool record of 15:51.48.
Joaquin Vargas Breaks 38-Year Old LSC Record in 500 Free in Pembroke Pines
Vargas, who trains with Azura Florida Aquatics, broke a 38-year old LSC Record in the 500 free that was previously held by an Olympic gold medalist.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Julia Podkoscielny’s 1:59.0 IM
High school sophomore Julia Podkoscielny hit a lifetime-best 1:59.00 in the 200-yard IM and currently leads Florida’s high school swimming ranks in class 2A.
Pine Crest Sweeps Region 4 as FHSAA 2A Region Meets Wrap Up
Last year’s state champion’s on both sides, Pine Crest School continued its path to repeat as state champions by winning the FHSAA Region 1 meet.
2020 Florida HS 2A Roundup: District Highlights and Region Qualifiers
Florida continued its first stage of championship competition, with district meets being swum across the state over the past week.
