Elaydi, Gillis-Pade Break Decade-Old Pacific LSC Records at Spring Age Group Champs
Only Ethan Dang (1:58.04) and Reece Whitley (1:55.52) have been faster than Shareef Elaydi (1:58.81) in the U.S. boys 13-14 NAG rankings.
A Look at Which Notable Athletes and Coaches Retired in 2023
In the pre-Olympic year, retirement can be a difficult decision for athletes and coaches. However, there were still many notable retirements in 2023.
15-Year-Old Kauã Santos Carvalho Shatters Brazilian Age Record With 1:02.25 100 Breast
Carvalho has now lowered the decade-old age record for 15-year-old boys four times this year, lowering it by more than two seconds.
arena Swim of the Week: Joshua Chen Drops 52.63 100 Breast At LAC Fall Classic
Chen, who will turn 18 early next week, dropped more than a second and a half to rank #6 all-time among 17-year-olds in the event.
USA Swimming’s Most Dominant National Age Group Records
Luka Mijatovic’s 13-14 National Age Group Record in the boys’ 500 free is the 6th most dominant NAG marks on the books, ranked by percentage.
SwimSwam Pulse: 45.4% Think Men’s 100 Breast Is Most Wide Open NCAA Event
Cal’s Liam Bell is among the title contenders in the men’s 100 breast following the graduation of three-time champion Max McHugh.
2024 College Swimming Previews: #1 Cal Men Battling Losses In Bid For Three-Peat
This won’t come as a surprise, but Cal’s outlook for the 2023-2024 season is very good.
2023-24 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: Pre-Season Edition
Is this the year we see Arizona State take over as the best men’s team in the nation? See who we rank #1 heading into the 2023-24 campaign.
Ian Call Breaks Own NAG Record From Prelims With 1:02.22, Fastest 13-14 By Over A Second
Call has dropped almost five seconds off of his best 100 breaststroke time in the past year. He is the fastest 13-14 year old ever by 1.01 seconds.
WATCH: Ian Call Breaks Reece Whitley’s 13-14 NAG Record With 1:02.64 100 BR At Summer Jr
Call has dropped over four seconds in the 100 breast over the past year, consistently dropping at almost every meet, now breaking the NAG record.
14-Year-Old Ian Call Swims 1:03.78 in the 100 Breaststroke, #4 in 13-14 Age Group
Ian Call of the Memphis Thunder Aquatic Club came within half-a-second of Reece Whitley’s National Age Group Record in the 100 breaststroke.
13-Year-Old Wilson York Swims 1:04.58 100 LCM Breast
13-year-old Wilson York of Lakeside Swim Team, just vaulted up to the top of the list, posting the fastest time ever by an American his age in the 100 breast.
Reece Whitley Retires After Helping Cal Capture 3rd NCAA Crown in 5 Years
The 23-year-old Whitley confirmed to SwimSwam that he is all done with the sport and will start working at Guggenheim Partners this summer.
NCAA All-American Brian Benzing Enters Transfer Portal For 2024-25 Season
Benzing, who was ranked 15th in the nation in the 100 breast last season, was one out of four male mid-major swimmers to score at 2023 NCAAs.
Video Interview: Cal Bears Whitley, Jett, Gonzalez, and Lasco Share What Sets Cal Apart
Whitley expresses his appreciation for Cal and his love for his teammates: “This is what happens when you’ve got great coaches and kids that love each other.”
