Maximus Williamson

Top 5 Storylines to Watch at 2023 Speedo Winter Juniors – WEST (Psych Sheets)

Teagan O’Dell faces a gauntlet of competition this weekend, with head-to-head matchups against swimmers like Leah Hayes and Maggie Wanezek.

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Harvard Commit Joshua Chen Goes 52.6 in the 100 Breast in N. Texas

US Junior National Teamer Joshua Chen knocked 1.5 seconds off his best time in the 100 yard breaststroke last weekend at the LAC Fall Classic.

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Top Class Of 2025 Recruiting Storylines (So Far)

#1 Thomas Heilman was one of the four top-20 ranked boys to announce their verbal commitments to Virginia on the same day in October.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 75.5% Think Virginia’s 2025 Recruiting Class Is Better Than Cal’s

Thomas Heilman heads up a talent-stacked recruiting class for the Virginia Cavaliers in the fall of 2025.

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The Top Storylines Headed Into The Paris Olympic Year — Men’s Edition

In this article, we break down some of the top storylines in men’s swimming headed into the Paris 2024 Olympic Games next year.

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UVA Class of 2025, McKeown & Qin DOMINATE, & Regan’s 2Fly Record | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

This morning, we discuss Virginia’s MASSIVE men’s Class of 2025, the conclusion of the World Cup circuit, and Regan Smith’s new American record

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One Day, Four Top 20, Five Commits, What. Just. Happened for the Virginia Men

The Virginia men had five commitment announcements today, with four of them in our top 20 recruits, including #1 Heilman and #2 Williamson.

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Maximus Williamson, The No. 2 Recruit In High School Class Of 2025, Commits To Virginia

Williamson is arguably the most versatile swimmer in his class, and will make major impact for Virginia’s team come time for fall 2025.

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Grant Murphy, the Maryland LSC Champion in the 400 IM, Commits to Virginia

Grant Murphy, an IMer and middle-distance swimmer from the Annapolis Swim Club, has joined Virginia’s historic recruiting class.

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Thomas Mercer, The No. 8 Recruit in High School Class of 2025, Commits to Virginia

Mercer already would make an ACC final in both IMs. Mercer already has numerous 2024 US Olympic Trials qualifying times.

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Josh Howat, The No. 12 Recruit in High School Class of 2025, Commits to Virginia

Josh Howat swam best times in both the 50 and 100 freestyles in both LCM and SCY in the last year and will head to Virginia.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Maximus Williamson

Williamson led all swimmers with seven medals at the 2023 World Juniors, claiming six golds and setting a new 17-18 NAG record in the 100 free.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 56.5% Think 1-2 U.S. World Junior Swimmers Will Make Olympic Team

Leah Hayes and Maximus Williamson are the clear candidates to make the Olympic team after racing at World Juniors, but there are other contenders.

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The Top 10 Swims of the 2023 World Junior Championships

Leah Hayes was among the top performers of the 2023 World Juniors, having set new Championship Record in both girls’ medley events.

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SwimSwam’s Awards For The 2023 World Junior Championships

American Maximus Williamson was an absolute force at the World Junior Championships winning six gold and seven total medals.

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