2024 California Summer Sizzler
- June 1-3, 2024
- LCM (50 meters)
- Meet Mobile: “2024 CA CITI Summer Sizzler
13 year old Gabi Brito of Beach Cities Swimming is on a roll as she swam to another best time in the 50 freestyle, this time earning the US Olympic Trials cut. Brito swam to a 25.42, faster than the cut that stands at a 25.69.
Last weekend, Brito swam to a best time of a 25.71 in the event, just missing the Olympic Trials cut. Despite missing the qualification for the time being, Brito still made history as she became the fastest 13 year old ever, sitting ahead of Kate Douglass who swam a 25.80 back in 2015. Douglass has since gone on to become the American Record holder in the event.
Even at the age of 13, Brito also moves up the rankings in the 13-14 age group all-time. Brito was t-11th with her 25.71 from last weekend but now moves all the way up to #4 all-time.
Top 5 13-14 Girls 50 LCM Freestyle All-Time
- Rylee Erisman, 24.98 (2024)
- Missy Franklin, 25.23 (2009)
- Lia Neal, 25.38 (2009)
- Gabi Brito, 25.42 (2024)
- Anya Goeders, 25.52 (2015)
In addition to being the fastest 13-year old ever, Brito also set a new Southern California LSC record. She broke the old record last weekend. The record used to belong to 12-time Olympic medalist Dara Torres who swam a 26.04 in 1982.
Brito has had huge drops in the 50 freestyle over the last year. As of the beginning of June 2023, her best time was a 27.36 from 2022. At the end of her long course season in Summer 2023, she swam a 26.86 which stood as her best time until April.
Gabi is the younger sister to Bella Brito who was ranked as the #14 recruit last May. Bella is committed to USC beginning next fall.
We were at this meet!!!!!!! We are BLOWN AWAY Gabi! Our Athletes were there in that same water!!!! Bring the GOLD home GABI!!!!!!!!!!
Yeeeaaaa, Gaby you go girl! So proud of you!
Yeeaa, Gab!
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Man oh man…You are such an inspiration, Gabi. People always have said you are the TIny but Mighty, but after watching the actual race in person this Sunday, I know people were so impressed with your confidence (you shake your arms and legs during your pre-race prep and doesn’t slapping your face before racing hurt? lol) and how you handle yourself with poise when you’re only 13!!! We can’t wait to watch you and cheer for you in Indy! GO GABI!
gangster- whats the youngest age ever to make trials? I want to say 12?
Vollmer made trials at 12
I think Missy Franklin was 12
She was!
All your hard work and dedication have paid off. I can’t believe I cried watching that, and I couldn’t be prouder. I can’t wait to cheer you on in Indianapolis Boosh
GABI!!!! Mama Aki so happy for you too! I cried ugly and even harder knowing how hard BOTH of you work! Big sis Bella and I can’t wait to cheer you on in the stands! WAY TO GO!
W family
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What Club??
Beach Cities Swimming (BCS)
Redondo Beach, El Segundo and Torrance pools
Southern Californian- in the “South Bay” area
Beach Cities Swimming
Weird no mention of her team but mentioned her sister’s future college team.
GO TROJANS! Fight On!
That’s what happens when crazy mom plants the story.
You “know what’s up”? Hmmm…that’s funny. You make ZERO sense. Go troll someone else.
is that a problem #FTFO
Go Gabi!!! Saw the race from the bulkhead right before I swam and it was incredibly awesome 🙂
Who downvotes this? sad…I would have loved to watch from the bulkhead in person!!!