Speedo Winter Junior Championships – West: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Thursday’s action includes the 500 free, 200 IM, and 50 free.
Five Races To Watch At Winter Juniors – West
The Sandpipers of Nevada will be out in full force this weekend, including Olympians Bella Sims and Katie Grimes scheduled to swim full slates.
Teagan O’Dell Swims Top 15-Year Old 100 Breast in the Country by 2+ Seconds
Teagan O’Dell, who broke Missy Franklin’s 13-14 National Age Group Record in the 200 IM earlier this year, now ranks 55th in the 15-16 age group in the 100 breast.
Rex Maurer and Matthew Chai Battle to 4:17s in 500 Free at Kevin Perry Invite
Rex Maurer (above) was already the fastest 500 freestyler in the high school class of 2023. He dropped another 2 seconds to win a marquee battle on Friday.
79 Athletes Named by USA Swimming to 2021-22 National Junior Team
Justina Kozan, the only athlete to qualify in four events (200 free; 200 fly; 200/400 IM), was named to the 2021-22 U.S. National Junior Team.
Swim of the Week: Lilla Bognar Drops Eight Seconds To Win NCSA 200 Back
Entering the meet with a best time of 2:18.66, Bognar dropped a 2:10.62 in the women’s 200 backstroke final to win and move into sixth all-time among 13-14s.
Swim Mom Marni O’Dell on Raising Teagan
Marni O’Dell, mother of NAG Record-holder Teagan, shares some insights on how keeping things “fun” will keep your child engaged in whatever they’re doing.
Swim of the Week: Teagan O’Dell Drops Three Seconds To Set 13-14 200 IM NAG
Despite facing an incredibly busy schedule at the Summer Championships in Irvine, O’Dell delivered an amazing swim to lower Missy Franklin’s NAG from 2009.
NCSA Summer Champs Day 1: Lilla Bognar Posts 2:10.62 200 Bk, #6 All-Time 13-14
The swim marked a truly massive personal best for Bognar, who entered the meet with a lifetime best of 2:18.66, which she swam in May of this year.
2021 Speedo Summer Championships – Irvine: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
The final session of the 2021 Speedo Summer Championships is underway. Follow along here for event-by-event coverage!
Teagan O’Dell Breaks Missy Franklin’s 13-14 200 IM NAG in Irvine at 2:12.53
After popping all-time top-10 swims in 13-14 history over the week, Teagan O’Dell has broken the 200 IM NAG at 2:12.53, formerly held by Missy Franklin.
2021 Speedo Summer Championships – Irvine: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
The final prelims session of the Speedo Summer Championships will see the 200 IM and 50 free competed.
NOVA’s Teagan O’Dell Roars to 1:00.88 100 Back – #5 All-Time for 13-14 Girls
Racing in the 100 back, O’Dell went down to the wire with Elmbrook Swim Club 15-year-old Maggie Wanezek, ultimately finishing 2nd in 1:00.88.
2021 Speedo Summer Championships – Irvine: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
We’re set for an exciting battle in the men’s 400 free between Lakeridge Swim Team’s Luke Hobson and Rosebowl Aquatics’ Trenton Julian.
Maggie Wanezek Posts 1:00.84 100 Back – #16 All-Time 15-16 Girls, #11 15yo
The biggest difference-maker in Wanezek improving upon her previous best time from May was her 2nd 50.
