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WATCH: Michael Jensen Narrowly Misses Shields’ 200 FR Nat’l HS Record

 

Michael Jensen of Upper Dublin (in the black cap) swam a huge 1:33.90 tonight in the 200 free, just .07 off of Tom Shields‘ public (as well as overall) high school record. In the above video, listen for the audible gasps from the crowd at his 50 and 100 splits.

JENSEN’S SPLITS:

21.23 – 23.17 – 24.58 – 24.92

Out in an incredibly fast 44.40, Jensen held it together at the end for a new best time by over a whole second. His previous best was a 1:34.93 from Jr Nationals this past December.

It looks as though Jensen actually breathed into the wall on his finish. He was clearly fatigued at the finish of the race after going out as fast as he did, but if he can work on his splitting to ensure a smarter back half, he can continue to chip away at his time.

Read more about the race here.

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BYoung001
8 years ago

If you watch old videos of David Nolan’s destruction of state champs, you will hear the same gasps. PA carries some pretty knowledgeable swim fans.

Victor P
8 years ago

Wow! 1:33 in HS!!!?#@

Tim Scanlan
8 years ago

1:32 if he splits that better. 45/47. Guy next to him must have been moving as well, around a 1:35?

Karl Ortegon
Reply to  Tim Scanlan
8 years ago

Tim– Yup, that guy was Jake Sannem at 1:35.44. Swims HS for La Salle but trains at Upper Dublin Aquatic Club out of HS season with Jensen. He was 45.55/49.89.

Paswim
8 years ago

Sometimes, ya just gotta get after it!

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