2020 U.S. Open – Huntsville Friday PM – Jack Aikins Hits PR 54.59 100 Back
18-year-old Jack Aikins’ victory in the 100 back was a 1.62 second time drop from his previous best, 56.21, from the 2019 Georgia Senior State Championships.
2020 U.S. Open – Combined Results Friday AM
U.S. Open record-holder Ryan Lochte finished 3rd in the combined results of the men’s 200 IM on Friday morning.
2020 U.S. Open Friday AM Swims of the Session: Teenagers Shine to Start the Day
While US National Team members were definitely active this morning, many of the biggest swims came from the 18 & under crowd.
Gretchen Walsh Climbs to #11 All-Time in US History in 50 LCM Free
Still just a senior in high school, Walsh is now the #2 17-18 year old in US history in the 50 free and #11 among all ages.
2020 U.S. Open – Huntsville Friday AM: Walsh’s 24.6, Held’s 22.3 Highlight
Gretchen Walsh crushed a 24.65 in the 50 free, moving to #2 all-time in the 17-18 age group for USA Swimming history behind only Simone Manuel.
Early Signing Day 2020: Over 830 Verbal Commitments from the Class of 2021
Aiden Hayes, the top-ranked boy from the high school class of 2021, will be able to sign a National Letter of Intent to swim at NC State beginning tomorrow.
Which 2020 US Open Sites Will US National Teamers Race At?
American Record holder and NCAA Champion Dean Farris is one of 13 US National Team swimmers expected to swim in Greensboro.
BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Nashville Aquatic Club
Founded in 1975, the Nashville Aquatic Club has grown to become one of the premier teams in not just the state of Tennessee, but in the entire country.
Evan Petty Swims Lifetime Bests in 50 Free, 200 Back at Rocktober Fest Meet
Evan Petty, a Cal commit, swam a pair of new lifetime bests in an intrasquad meet on Saturday, including in the 200 yard back.
Athena Vanyo (2021) Decommits from H2Okies; Recommits to Cavaliers
Charlottesville-based Athena Vanyo has changed her verbal commitment to the hometown Cavaliers for 2021-22.
Southeastern Swimming LSC Names Gretchen Walsh 2020 Senior Swimmer of the Year
Gretchen Walsh (above right) was one of a number of individuals honored by the Southeastern Swimming LSC as award winners in September.
Gretchen Walsh Swims 47.9 100 Free, 52.1 100 Back at Intrasquad Meet
The times are both new post-quarantine personal bests for the Olympic hopeful, and the top times in the nation so far this season.
Tennessee Will Not Hold High School State Meet In February, Per Email
Tennessee will not hold its traditional high school state meet in February, but could host an in-person or virtual state meet in April, TISCA told coaches.
#15 Zoe Skirboll Adds Verbal Commitment to Virginia’s Class of 2026
With Zoe Skirboll’s verbal commitment, UVA has snagged 2 high-level recruits from the high school class of 2022 in as many days.
Gretchen and Alex Walsh Return to Competition at NAC Time Trial
The Nashville Aquatic Club, including both Gretchen and Alex Walsh, returned to the pool for their first competition since March.