VIDEO: Mainland Boys Break Two More National High School Records

The Mainland Regional High School boys broke two more national high school records in one swim Friday night. After taking down the short course meter 200 free relay record, the same foursome broke the 400 free relay record as well as the 100 freestyle record with Destin Lasco‘s leadoff split.

Destin LascoJustin Liu, Brian McGroarty and Glenn Lasco combined to go 3:26.36 in the 400 meter free relay, breaking both the national public school record and the overall national record. The public school mark was a 3:31.44 from Oakton (VA) High School in 2010. The overall record, per NISCA, was a 3:26.88 from the Baylor School set back in 2008. That Baylor mark will remain the national independent high school record.

Meanwhile Destin Lasco led off the relay in 49.95, becoming the first swimmer to break 50 in high school competition. The old national public high school record was a 50.12 set by Kyle Bubolz back in 2003. The overall high school record was a 50.10 from Jeremy Wong in 2011. Lasco’s time takes over as the national public school and overall national high school record. Wong’s swim remains the national independent high school record.

We have race video of the 400 free relay above, courtesy of coach Brian Booth.

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Mainland
7 years ago

Splits:

Destin Lasco: 49.95
Justin Liu: 51.59
Brian McGroarty: 52.82
Glenn Lasco: 52.00

nuotofan
Reply to  Mainland
7 years ago

Waiting for Bobo’s comment, already watching Destin Lasco under 50″ in the 100 free is a great, and for me unexpected, news.

bobo gigi
Reply to  nuotofan
7 years ago

It’s SCM so swimming under 50 is not crazy. But considering he isn’t a natural sprinter that’s good. It means around 44 high in yards.

nuotofan
Reply to  bobo gigi
7 years ago

Yes, I agree: considering the period (early January) and Lasco’s characteristics is a very good performance.

LANEFOUR
Reply to  bobo gigi
7 years ago

Under 50 is not crazy…I agree! But considering he is not a typical sprinter, not too bad for all around 15 year old swimmer.

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