Pan was among the pre-race favorites, but the amount he broke the world record by, and his stunning margin of victory, made the 100 free the biggest surprise.
After a tumultuous past few seasons by many of the top U.S. swimmers, the young rising stars at the Junior Pan Pacs are a shining light for USA Swimming.
“Our goal throughout this series has been to foster an open dialogue about the importance of swim clubs in driving the direction of our sport.”
In spite of the job opening just four days before Georgia Tech starts its fall semester, there are a surprising number of good candidates to take over the swimming program, including former assistant Michael Norment (above).
SwimAtlanta, among other swimming clubs in the U.S., registered many of its members with AAU in 2023 – rather than, or in addition to, USA Swimming.
The next four years will bring wonder, amazement, amusement, and joy. But we don’t have to wait for LA to feel all of that. The journey begins now.
With the rest of the world catching up, the Americans no longer have that true game-changing superstar that sets them apart in the medal table.
Marchand’s historic performances in the pool reverberated throughout Paris during the nine-day swimming competition.