Top 5 Girls’ Storylines of 2022 World Junior Champs
The 2022 World Junior Championships kicks off next week in Lima, Peru. Despite the absences, there are still many exciting races and names to watch.
Australia’s Joshua Staples Throws Down 3:48.36 Jr Pan Pacs Record in the 400 FR
It was Staples’ first time under 3:50 in the event, also bringing the Junior Pan Pacs Record under the 3:50 mark for the first time.
Japan’s Hidekazu Takehara Rips 1:57.00 200 Back to Break Jr Pan Pacs Record
Japan’s Hidekazu Takehara got out to an early lead in the final of the boys 200 back tonight and never looked back, soaring to victory in 1:57.00.
U.S. Breaks Girls 4×100 Free Relay Jr Pan Pacs Record in 3:37.99
The U.S. team of Kayla Wilson, Anna Moesch, Gemmell, and Alex Shackell combined for a 3:37.99, shattering the previous Junior Pan Pacs Record of 3:39.73.
U.S. Breaks Boys 4×100 Free Relay World Junior Record (3:15.79), Diehl Splits 48.6
100 backstroke champion Daniel Diehl came up huge for the team, splitting 48.66 on the 3rd leg, then Kaii Winkler anchored in 48.95.
2022 Junior Pan Pacs – Day 3 Finals Live Recap
After earning silver medals in the 200 fly and 100 free, USA’s Thomas Heilman is looking to score his first individual gold in the 100 fly on Friday night.
15 Year-Old Thomas Heilman Becomes Youngest US Swimmer Ever to Go Sub-52 100 Fly
At just 15, Thomas Heilman now joins Michael Phelps as one of the only two US men to have gone sub-52 in the 100 fly before turning 19.
Erin Gemmell Does it Again, Blasts 4:05.07 400 FR to Take Down Jr Pan Pacs Record
Gemmell had just set her previous lifetime best in the event a month ago at the U.S. Summer Nationals, where she swam a 4:06.17.
Russian Swimming President Salnikov Comments on FINA Working Conditions
“I did not feel any aggression,” Salnikov said. “Many meetings were held online, and I did not feel any tension in connection with my participation.”
2022 Junior Pan Pacs: Day 2 Finals Photo Vault
Jon Reiter is on deck in Honolulu at 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships. See his favorite Day 2 Finals photos here.
2022 Junior Pan Pacs – Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Japan’s Mio Narita, who won the 400 IM with a new meet record on Day 2, is seeded 3rd in the 200 back on Day 3 at 2022 Junior Pan Pacs.
World Record Holder David Popovici Headlines World Juniors Entry Lists
David Popovici set a World Record in the 100 free at the European Championships in Rome less than two weeks ago. Now he’s back for more racing in Lima.
Japan, USA Earn 8 Medals Each on Day 2 of 2022 Junior Pan Pacs
Japan earned a pair of gold medals in the 400 IMs – Ei Kamikawabata won the boys’ race and Mio Narita broke the meet record en route to winning the girls’.
Namutebi’s Mom Upset with Uganda Swimming Federation Over World Juniors Exclusion
Uganda Swimming Federation’s Tonny Kasujja said the decision to leave Kirabo Namutebi off the World Juniors roster was made with her recovery in mind.
Clyde Lewis Makes Waves In 200 IM On Aussie SC Championships Day 3
Clyde Lewis put up a new personal best in the men’s 200m IM en route to winning gold at the 2022 Australian Short Course Championships.