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
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- Psych Sheets
- Live Results
- Live Stream
Below, you’ll find race videos from the ‘A’ finals on night three of the 2022 Winter Junior Championships – East. All race videos in this post are from USA Swimming’s YouTube channel. These races include Thomas Heilman and Charlotte Crush‘s NAG Record swims.
GIRLS 400 IM – FINALS
- Meet Record: 4:02.51, Brooke Forde (2016)
- Pool Record: 4:01.57, Brooke Forde (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 4:08.44, Katie Hoff (2004)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 4:00.62, Dagny Knutson (2008)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 3:58.40, Ella Eastin (2016)
Top 8:
- Lilla Bognar (TG) – 4:07.95
- Emily Thompson (GSCY) – 4:10.32
- Michaela Mattes (SYS) – 4:10.37
- Avery Klamfoth (MAC) – 4:11.68
- Emily Brown (DCST) – 4:13.55
- Hayden Penny (YSSC) – 4:13.66
- Julia Podkoscielny (PCS) – 4:16.40
- Sydney Sanders (MAC) – 4:16.65
Lilla Bognar won the girls 400 IM handily, putting together a great race.
BOYS 400 IM – FINALS
- Meet Record: 3:38.65, Carson Foster (2019)
- Pool Record: 3:33.65, Leon Marchand (2022)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 3:51.46, Thomas Heilman (2022)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 3:42.08, Michael Phelps (2002)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 3:35.27, Carson Foster (2020)
Top 8:
- Carter Lancaster (BSS) – 3:46.65
- Landon D’Ariano (GAAC) – 3:46.98
- Baylor Stanton (GA) – 3:48.34
- Will Scholtz (Lakeside) – 3:50.39
- Gregg Enoch (CSC) – 3:50.40
- Norvin Clontz III (MAC) – 3:50.44
- Andrew Taylor (TBAC) – 3:50.97
- Amadeusz Knop (SYS) – 3:51.65
Carter Lancaster won a very tight race with Landon D’Ariano.
GIRLS 100 BUTTERFLY – FINALS
- Meet Record: 50.87, Claire Curzan (2019)
- Pool Record: 48.89, Maggie MacNeil (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 50.64, Claire Curzan (2019)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 49.51, Claire Curzan (2021)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 49.24, Claire Curzan (2022)
Top 8:
- Alex Shackell (CSC) – 51.00
- Summer McIntosh (SYS) – 51.10
- Charlotte Crush (Lakeside) – 51.81
- Annie Jia (UDAC) – 51.95
- Anna Boemer (SOLO) – 53.04
- Elizabeth Tilt (Chatahoochee) – 53.12
- Morgan Carteaux (ENSW) – 53.12
- Sydney Gring (BYNS) – 53.71
In a fantastic showdown, Alex Shackell got the touch on Summer McIntosh. For McIntosh, her swim marks a personal best, while Shackell was a hair off her personal best of 50.97 from prelims.
BOYS 100 BUTTERFLY – FINALS
Meet Record: 45.46, Ryan Hoffer (2015)- Pool Record: 44.24, Ryan Hoffer (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 45.81, Thomas Heilman (2021)
15-16 NAG Record: 45.62, Luca Urlando (2018)- 17-18 NAG Record: 44.75, Aiden Hayes (2022)
Top 8:
- Thomas Heilman (Cavalier Aquatic) – 44.67
- Scotty Buff (GRAC) – 44.87
- Will Modglin (ZSC) – 46.35
- Roman Jones (Fainwood-Scotch) – 46.70
- Ben Irwin (SwimAtlanta) – 46.82
- Luca Battaglini (East Carolina) – 47.04
- Chase Swearingen (New Albany) – 47.09
- Dylan Smiley (MCDA) – 47.27
In arguably the best race of the night, 15-year-old Thomas Heilman ripped a 44.67 to win the boys 100 fly, shattering both the meet record and 15-16 boys NAG Record. Additionally, Heilman, at just 15, is now the fastest 18-and-under all-time in the event. Scotty Biff had an exceptional race as well, taking second in 44.87 and scaring the 17-18 NAG.
GIRLS 200 FREESTYLE – FINALS
Meet Record: 1:43.27, Regan Smith (2018)- Pool Record: 1:39.10, Missy Franklin (2015)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 1:44.10, Sippy Woodhead (1979)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 1:42.03, Katie Ledecky (2013)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 1:40.31, Missy Franklin (2014)
Top 8:
- Summer McIntosh (SYS) – 1:40.63
- Erika Pelaez (EA) – 1:44.95
- Lillie Nesty (GSC) – 1:45.28
- Lynsey Bowen (CSC) – 1:45.30
- Addison Sauicki (SYS) – 1:45.60
- Kennedi Dobson (Eastern Express) – 1:46.19
- Sydney Gring (BYNS) – 1:47.59
- Summer Cardwell (TBAC) – 1:49.43
After doing it on the relay on Wednesday night, Summer McIntosh clocked a 1:40-point to win the 200 free by a huge margin. Erika Pelaez also had a huge swim for second, ripping a personal best of 1:44.95.
BOYS 200 FREESTYLE – FINALS
Meet Record: 1:33.40, Drew Kibler (2016)- Pool Record: 1:31.96, Drew Kibler (2022)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 1:34.68, Thomas Heilman (2021)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 1:33.07, Maximus Williamson (2022)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 1:32.18, Maxime Rooney (2017)
Top 8:
- Henry McFadden (Jersey Wahoos) – 1:33.07
- Kaii Winkler (EA) – 1:33.36
- Aaron Shackell (CSC) – 1:35.21
- Brendan Whitfield (LY) – 1:35.27
- Tristan DenBrok (SwimAtlanta) – 1:36.02
- Jason Zhao (Rays) – 1:36.16
- Sean Sullivan (CSC) – 1:36.23
- Noah Dyer (Machine) – 1:36.59
It was a great race between Henry McFadden and Kaii Winkler in the boys 200 free final. McFadden got the touch, clocking a new personal best and meet record. Winkler was also under the previous meet record.
GIRLS 100 BREASTSTROKE – FINALS
- Meet Record: 58.19, Alex Walsh (2017)
- Pool Record: 57.23, Sophie Hansson (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 1:00.02, Alexis Wenger (2015)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 58.19, Alex Walsh (2017)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 57.54, Lydia Jacoby (2022)
Top 8:
- Grace Rainey (SwimMAC) – 59.71
- Katie Chistopherson (SwimAtlanta) – 59.91
- Addie Robillard (Mason Manta Rays) – 1:00.07
- Molly Sweeney (CSC) – 1:00.16
- Avery Klamfoth (SwimMAC) – 1:00.46
- Elle Scott (NOVA) – 1:00.88
- Samantha Armand (TAC Titans) – 1:01.63
- Gracie Weyant (SYS) – 1:01.91
Grace Rainey dipped under 1:00, along with Katie Christopherson.
BOYS 100 BREASTSTROKE – FINALS
- Meet Record: 52.21, Michael Andrew (2015)
- Pool Record: 50.18, Max McHugh (2021)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 53.06, Reece Whitley (2014)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 51.75, Michael Andrew (2015)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 51.16, Reece Whitley (2018)
Top 8:
- Will Heck (Bolles) – 53.66
- Will Scholtz (Lakeside) – 53.87
- Wyatt Porch (Bolles) – 53.88
- Brasen Walker (RSA) – 54.00
- Ethan Schwab (BBD) – 54.12
- Alex Ochsenbein (KYA) – 54.41
- Jay Gerloff (Old Dominion) – 54.77
- Juan Mora (MERC) – 55.17
In a very tight finish, Will Heck got his hands on the wall first, swimming a 53.66.
GIRLS 100 BACKSTROKE – FINALS
- Meet Record: 50.58, Regan Smith (2018)
- Pool Record: 49.74, Katherine Berkoff (2021)
13-14 NAG Record: 51.03, Levenia Sim (2021)- 15-16 NAG Record: 50.03, Claire Curzan (2021)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 49.52, Claire Curzan (2022)
Top 8:
- Charlotte Crush (Lakeside) – 51.01
- Erika Pelaez (EA) – 51.62
- Berit Berglund (CSC) – 51.93
- Carly Meeting (New Albany) – 53.55
- Jade Castro (NLAC) – 53.74
- Clare Logan (Fainwood-Scotch) – 53.84
- Catie Choate (Dynamo) – 53.86
- Lila Higgo (Bolles) – 54.32
14-year-old Charlotte Crush became the youngest winner at these Winter Junior Championships this year, taking the 100 back in 51.01. The swim was also a 13-14 girls NAG Record.
BOYS 100 BACKSTROKE – FINALS
Meet Record: 45.58, Ryan Hoffer (2015)- Pool Record: 44.04, Coleman Stewart (2020)
- 13-14 NAG Record: 47.44, Daniel Diehl (2020)
- 15-16 NAG Record: 45.60, Anthony Grimm (2019)
- 17-18 NAG Record: 44.63, Ryan Murphy (2014)
Top 8:
- Will Modglin (ZSC) – 45.01
- Scotty Buff (GRAC) – 45.72
- Hudson Williams (New Albany) – 45.77
- Daniel Diehl (CUY) – 46.01
- Ben Irwin (SwimAtlanta) – 46.43
- Jonny Marshall (FAST) – 46.46
- Nolan Dunkel (Arlington) – 46.85
- Caleb Maldari (SwimMAC) – 47.31
Will Modglin clocked a new personal best of 45.01, taking down the meet record.
Man, regardless of age, to go from 59 to 44 in a 100 fly in less than five years is crazy, unnatural!
These age groupers are unbelievably fast! Look out future Olympics!