Tommy Janton Attributes Hard Work, Dedication, & “The Guiliano Lane” to Worlds Qualification

2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Most, if not all, swim fans were surprised to see Notre Dame’s Tommy Janton take the win at US Nationals in the 100 back. Swimming out of lane 1, which Janton said had been good to him and his former teammate Chris Guiliano in the past, the backstroke specialist hit the wall first in the final in 53.00, qualifying him for his first world championships.

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Swim fan
22 hours ago

Way to go Tommy! So proud of you.

Christine Breedy
1 day ago

Love it!

Barb
1 day ago

Love his energy!

Cassandra
1 day ago

very cool! hes been dropping time like clockwork in the 100 year after year — could take him to 52 mid next year if the coaching transition is smooth.

am pretty curious what he thinks happened w the 50 & 200 here — maybe a mistimed taper hitting later in the meet?

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