2022 WINTER JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – EAST
- December 7-10, 2022
- Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, North Carolina
- Short Course Yards (25 yards), Prelims/Finals
- Start Times
- Prelims at 9 a.m. ET
- Finals at 5 p.m. ET
- Meet Central
- Storylines to Follow
- Psych Sheets
- Live Results
- Live Stream
Below, you’ll find race videos from the ‘A’ finals on night four of the 2022 Winter Junior Championships – East. All race videos in this post are from USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.
GIRLS’ 1650 FREESTYLE – TIMED FINALS
- Meet Record: 15:56.39, Gabrielle Kopenski (2014)
- Pool Record: 15:13.30, Katie Ledecky (2014)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 15:52.84, Claire Weinstein (2021)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 15:15.17, Katie Ledecky (2013)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 15:13.30, Katie Ledecky (2014)
Top 8:
- Michaela Mattes (SYS) – 16:00.20
- Maddie Waggoner (JW) – 16:01.98
- Ava Topolewski (GW) – 16:33.18
- Ava Sutphin (ABLY) – 16:35.74
- Lexie Ward (CSC) – 16:38.37
- Emma Resier (SA) – 16:39.57
- Lolly Milbaum (SYS) – 16:41.03
- Kylie McMurray (GPAC) – 16:44.07
Michaela Mattes capped off a great week of racing with a 16:00.20 in the 1650 free.
BOYS’ 1650 FREE FREESTYLE – TIMED FINALS
- Meet Record: 14:37.91, Michael Brinegar (2017)
- Pool Record: 14:12.52, Bobby Finke (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 15:05.83, Sean Green (2022)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 14:37.86, Liam Custer (2020)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 14:34.36, PJ Ransford (2015)
Top 8:
- Tristan DenBrok (SA) – 14:58.81
- Matthew Marsteiner (WAVE) – 15:02.90
- Nathan Szobota (NOVA) – 15:04.11
- Freddy Klein (MAC) – 15:08.04
- Sam Flack (BAY) – 15:08.31
- Luke Corey (NAAC) – 15:08.79
- Amadeusz Knop (SYS) – 15:09.46
- Luke Whitlock (FAST) – 15:11.42
Tristan DenBrok looked strong as he sped to a sub-15:00 1650.
GIRLS’ 200 BACKSTROKE – FINALS
Meet Record: 1:50.16, Katherine Berkoff (2018)- Pool Record: 1:47.91, Missy Franklin (2015)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 1:51.07, Missy Franklin (2010)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 1:48.30, Regan Smith (2018)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 1:47.16, Regan Smith (2019)
Top 8:
- Summer McIntosh (SYS) – 1:49.97 MEET RECORD
- Charlotte Crush (LAK) – 1:52.75
- JoJo Ramey (FAST) – 1:53.39
- Lilla Bognar (TG) – 1:54.39
- Catie Choate (DYNA) – 1:54.90
- Sarah Rodriguez (NJBL) – 1:55.33
- Berit Berglund (CSC) – 1:56.58
- Haley McDonald (LAK) – 1:58.41
Summer McIntosh showed her versatility, roaring to victory with a new meet record of 1:49.97. 14-year-old Charlotte Crush had a strong performance as well, taking second in 1:52.75.
BOYS’ 200 BACKSTROKE – FINALS
Meet Record: 1:40.79, Jacob Pebley (2011)- Pool Record: 1:35.75, Shaine Casas (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 1:43.15, Michael Andrew (2014)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 1:40.90, Ryan Murphy (2011)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 1:37.35, Ryan Murphy (2014)
Top 8:
- Daniel Diehl (CUY) – 1:39.62 MEET RECORD
- Will Modglin (ZSC) – 1:40.54
- Ben Irwin (SA) – 1:41.86
- Jonny Marshall (FAST) – 1:42.52
- Caleb Maldari (MAC) – 1:43.34
- Baylor Stanton (GA) – 1:43.89
- Sean Sillivan (CSC) – 1:44.14
- Johnny Crush (LAK) – 1:44.15
Daniel Diehl broke 1:40 in the 200 back for the first time, further bolstering his case as the top up-and-coming U.S. backstroke star. The performance shattered the meet record by over a second.
GIRLS’ 100 FREESTYLE – FINALS
- Meet Record: 46.29, Abby Weitzeil (2014)
- Pool Record: 46.02, Maggie MacNeil (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 47.67, Claire Curzan (2019)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 47.23, Claire Curzan (2020)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 46.09, Simone Manuel (2015)
Top 8:
- Alex Shackell (CSC) – 47.44
- Erika Pelaez (EA) – 47.91
- Alexa Fulton (UMLY) – 48.69
- Kennedi Dobson (EEX) – 49.07
- Addison Sauickie (SYS) – 49.53
- Elizabeth Tilt (GOLD) – 49.65
- Sydney Gring (BYNS) – 49.78
- Lily Christianson (IA) – 49.96
Alex Shackell posted another personal best in finals, swimming a 47.44 to beat out Erika Pelaez by half a second. Pelaez’s swim marks her first time under 48 seconds in the event.
BOYS’ 100 FREESTYLE – FINALS
- Meet Record: 41.23, Ryan Hoffer (2015)
- Pool Record: 40.90, Ryan Hoffer (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 43.51, Thomas Heilman (2021)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 42.21, Kaii Winkler (2022)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 41.23, Ryan Hoffer (2015)
Top 8:
- Kaii Winkler (EA) – 42.22
- Brendan Whitfield (LY) – 42.86
- Scotty Buff (GTAC) – 43.07
- Roman Jones (FSPY) – 43.17
- Lucca Battaglini (ECA)/Hudson Williams (NAAC) – 43.34
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- Jerry Fox (TAC) – 43.82
- Aaron Shackell (CSC) – 43.96
Kaii Winkler clocked a 42.22, touching just 0.01 seconds off his 15-16 NAG performance from prelims.
GIRLS’ 200 BREASTSTROKE – FINALS
- Meet Record: 2:06.02, Alex Walsh (2018)
- Pool Record: 2:03.86, Sophie Hansson (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 2:10.22, Allie Szekely (2012)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 2:06.45, Alex Walsh (2018)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 2:05.68, Ella Nelson (2020)
Top 8:
- Katie Christopherson (SA) – 2:07.81
- Molly Sweeney (CSC) – 2:08.08
- Addie Robillard (RAYS) – 2:08.40
- Grace Rainey (MAC) – 2:08.69
- Avery Klamfoth (MAC) – 2:11.37
- Sofia Plaza (MAC) – 2:12.54
- Samantha Armand (TAC) – 2:13.77
- Elle Scott (NOVA) – 2:14.85
A whopping four swimmers broke 2:10 in finals, led by Katie Christopherson with a huge new personal best.
BOYS’ 200 BREASTSTROKE – FINALS
- Meet Record: 1:52.12, Josh Matheny (2019)
- Pool Record: 1:51.26, Evgenii Somov (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 1:55.52, Reece Whitley (2014)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 1:52.37, Reece Whitley (2016)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 1:51.38, Josh Matheny (2020)
Top 8:
- Ben Delmar (MAC) – 1:55.09
- Will Heck (BSS) – 1:55.98
- Will Scholtz (LAK) – 1:57.15
- Will Modglin (ZSC) – 1:57.17
- Grayson Nye (TAC) – 1:57.38
- Ethan Schwab (BBD) – 1:57.57
- Liam Heary (SYS) – 1:58.37
- Brasen Walker (RSA) – 1:58.87
Ben Delmar opened up a lead on the field, taking the boys 200 breast by nearly a full second.
GIRLS’ 200 BUTTERFLY – FINALS
- Meet Record: 1:51.24, Regan Smith (2018)
- Pool Record: 1:51.11, Kelsi Dahlia (2015)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 1:55.29, Tess Howley (2019)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 1:51.24, Regan Smith (2018)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 1:51.04, Ella Eastin (2016)
Top 8:
- Summer McIntosh (SYS) – 1:51.40
- Alex Shackell (CSC) – 1:53.52
- Hannah Bellard (CW) – 1:54.59
- Sydney Gring (BYNS) – 1:57.90
- Sophie Shao (KW) – 1:59.16
- Samantha Chan (HSA) – 1:59.22
- Emerson Callis (QSTS) – 2:00.84
- Michaela Mattes (SYS) – 2:03.13
Summer McIntosh got out to the early lead and never looked back, speeding to a 1:51.40.
BOYS’ 200 BUTTERFLY – FINALS
Meet Record: 1:40.91, Luca Urlando (2018)- Pool Record: 1:38.64, Nicolas Albiero (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 1:42.77, Thomas Heilman (2021)
15-16 NAG Record: 1:40.91, Luca Urlando (2018)- 17-18 NAG Record: 1:51.38, 1:40.39, Aiden Hayes (2022)
Top 8:
- Thomas Heilman (CA-Y) – 1:40.86 MEET RECORD, 15-16 NAG
- Gibson Holmes (RAYS) – 1:42.34
- Aaron Shackell (CSC) – 1:44.24
- Henry McFadden (JW) – 1:44.30
- Gregg Enoch (CSC) – 1:46.11
- Felipe Baffico (SYS) – 1:46.45
- Josean Massucco (BAY) – 1:48.85
- Matthew Marsteiner (WAVE) – 1:51.92
Watch Thomas Heilman break another 15-16 boys NAG, swimming a 1:40.86 for a clear victory. At just 15 years of age, Heilman now owns the 15-16 NAG in both SCY fly events.
GIRLS’ 4×100 FREESTYLE RELAY — TIMED FINALS
Meet Record: 3:16.62, SwimMAC Carolina (2015)- Pool Record: 3:08.54, Stanford (2015)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 3:21.90, Nation’s Capital Swim Club (2019)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 3:19.17, Gator Swim Club (2019)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 3:16.62, SwimMAC Carolina (2015)
- 15-18 NAG Record: 3:15.38, Carmel Swim Club (2015)
Top 8:
- Sarasota Sharks ‘A’ – 3:16.25 MEET RECORD
- Carmel Swim Club ‘A’ – 3:17.74
- Carmel Swim Club ‘B’ – 3:22.22
- Bolles School Sharks ‘A’ – 3:23.09
- Dynamo Swim Club ‘ A’ – 3:23.32
- Windermere Lakers ‘A’ – 3:23.38
- Upper Main Line YMCA ‘A’ – 3:23.56
- TAC Titans ‘A’ – 3:23.72
Sarasota Sharks closed out a phenomenal meet in Greensboro with a win and a meet record in the girls 4×100 free relay.
BOYS’ 4×100 FREESTYLE RELAY — TIMED FINALS
- Meet Record: 2:55.89, Bolles School Sharks (2012)
- Pool Record: 2:45.69, NC State (2018)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 3:07.45, Cavalier Aquatics (2021)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 2:59.57, Rose Bowl Aquatics (2021)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 2:15.35, Spartan Swim Club (2021)
- 15-18 NAG Record: 2:53.18, Allegheny North Swim Club (2018)
Top 8:
- New Albany Aquatic Club ‘A’ – 2:58.42
- Bolles School Sharks ‘A’ – 2:58.65
- Cavalier Aquatics ‘A’ – 2:58.73
- Carmel Swim Club ‘A’ – 2:58.86
- Mason Manta Rays ‘A’ – 2:59.95
- SwimMAC Carolina ‘A’ – 3:00.15
- Lakeside Swim Team ‘A’ – 3:00.19
- SwimAtlanta ‘A’ – 3:00.28
New Albany Aquatic Club closes out the meet with a close win in the boys 4×100 free relay.
Sheesh Heilman still managed a 1:40.8 even with that long finish. Ridiculous weekend of swimming from these kids, feeling shell shocked with all these records. Swimming is going to reach levels we never thought possible.