2025 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmers of the Year — 15-16
In a talent-rich field, Rylee Erisman and Luka Mijatovic are the 15-16 Age Group Swimmers of the Year for the second consecutive year.
Luka Mijatovic Lowers 15-16 NAG Record in 1000 Free In 8:36.71 on Last Day of CA/NV Sectionals
16-year-old Luka Mijatovic picked up his 2nd 15-16 NAG record on the week, lowering his own 1000 freestyle mark under 8:37, clocking 8:36.71.
WATCH: Luka Mijatovic Swims 8:36.71 1000y Free, #5 Performer All-Time
On the last night of Sectionals in Walnut, Luka Mijatovic continued his record-breaking ways, eclipsing his own 15-16 NAG in the 1000 free with an 8:36.71
WATCH: Luka Mijatovic’s 3:40.96 400 IM & 4:09.34 500 Free From The CA/NV Sectionals
SwimSwam has tracked down race videos of Luka Mijatovic’s 3:40.96 in the 400 IM and 4:09.34 in the 500 free from the CA/NV December Sectionals.
Gabriel Brown Climbs All-Time Boys’ 10 & Under NAG Leaderboard at FAST Santa Claus Classic
The FAST Santa Claus Classic saw 10-year-old Gabriel Brown set multiple Indiana Swimming association records and climb the all-time 10 & Under rankings.
Mijatovic Goes 4:09.34 in 500 Free, 2nd-Fastest 15-16 Time Ever, On Day 3 Of CA/NV Sectionals
Luka Mijatovic wrapped up the 2025 CA/NV Sectionals with the second-fastest time in 15-16 age group history in the 500 free, clocking 4:09.34.
16-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Wins 200 Free in 1:32.7 at CA/NV Sectionals
After breaking the National Age Group Record in the 1650 free on Friday, Luka Mijatovic almost did it again in the 200 free on Saturday.
Luka Mijatovic Drops 14:30.01 Mile To Take Seven Seconds Off 15-16 NAG Record
Pleasanton Seahawks 16-year-old Luka Mijatovic set a new NAG Record in the 1650 freestyle, swimming 14:30.01 to take seven seconds off his own record.
On-Fire13-Yr-Old Grayson Coulter Posts 1:52.13 LCM 200 Freestyle
13-year-old Grayson Coulter of New Zealand was on-fire once again, ripping a new lifetime best of 1:52.13 in the 200m freestyle.
Joey Eaddy Jumps To #4 All-Time In Boys’ 13-14 500 Free With 4:25.49 In Boston
In the 500 freestyle, Eaddy dropped a time of 4:25.49 in the final, launching him up to 4th all-time in the 13-14 age group and 1st this season.
Parker Wheeler Narrowly Misses 11-12 NAG Records In 200 Free, 500 Free At Georgia State Champs
Wheeler now ranks 2nd all-time in both events shortly before he turns 13 at the end of the month and moves up to the 13-14 age group.
SwimSwam’s Official 2025 Swammy Awards Index
In a post-Olympic year that saw several records fall across the board, see who gets honored with our 2025 Swammy Awards.
2025 Winter Juniors – West Live Recap: Day 4 Finals
Kayla Han, winner of the 500 free, will look to hold on to her top seed and defend her title in the 1650 free tonight.
Baylor Stanton (#5), Yi Zheng (#3) Climb Up Respective Age Group Rankings In the 400 IM
Zheng skyrocketed up to the #3 performer in 15-16 age group while Stanton climbed to #5 in the 17-18 age group to go 1-2 in the event
Selection Sunday: If College Swimming Copied Football
While the watchful eyes of swim fans were keenly tuned in to the U.S. Open Championships, football fans had their eyes on the CFP selection show.
