It was a massive week for New Trier Aquatics as the Sharks split forces to conquer two different states. While a select group traveled to Austin, Texas for the prestigious
USA-Swimming Winter Junior National Championships, the rest of the team descended on Hobart, Indiana for the
FOX Holiday Classic.
Despite the distance, the results were the same: fast swimming, big smiles, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
History Makers: Team Record Breakers
Three Sharks didn't just win heats; they rewrote the history books. A huge congratulations to our newest Team Record holders:
- Ella Houston: Set new
15-18 AND Open Team Records in the
1000 Free (10:11.43) and
500 Free (4:55.80).
- Tamara Kret: Claimed the
15-18 AND Open Team Record in the
400 IM (4:20.65).
- Tommy Johnson: Smashed the
11-12 Team Record in the
200 Breast (2:33.24).
The 100% Club
These Sharks achieved a "Perfect Meet," hitting a Best Time in every single event they swam.
Sebastian Ashuev, Sahana Bhattal, Zooey Christensen, Cecily Clifton, Tommy Johnson, Savannah Leskinen, Shai Livne, Emma Malalis, Eric Moldovan, Daniel Nikonchuk, Nikolas Nikonchuk, Luka Radisic, Ozan Samikoglu, Yanni Yi.
The Shark Attack
The following swimmers had an outstanding meet, racking up multiple personal bests.
Eleanor Augustine, Leo Chen, Caroline Cho, Caden Cook, Hannah Davis, Ivy Duffy, Michael Dukach, Jacob Feig, Riley Frankle, Sena Gordon, Emma Gornik, Joseph Kennedy, Brandon Ko, Grace Kolb, Ian Kwak, Aaron Langdon, Alyssa Liberman, Daniel Liberman, Ron Livne, Abigail Logan, Matthew Logan, Araad Maher, Addison McNeal, Eleanor Rose, Edward Saviski, Jordana Segel, Eleni Soukoulis, Lincoln Tang, Hunter Wessel, Scarlett Wessel.
Exceptional Swims
- Sena Gordon dropped over
10 seconds in her 100 Fly to go 1:05.17.
- Lubo Liu-Tchorbadjiyski dropped nearly
9 seconds in his 500 Free to post a blistering 4:45.94.
- Jordana Segel achieved a "AAA" standard time in her 400 IM (4:38.09).
- Ivy Duffy crushed her 1650 Free, dropping nearly
40 seconds to go 20:36.00.
#FinsUp #GoSharks
