Get ready for an exciting swim meet recap! The Jersey Wahoos Thanksgiving ABBC Meet showcased some incredible talent, with Audrey Derivaux stealing the show. But here's where it gets interesting...
Derivaux, the 2025 World Junior champion, made her season debut in mid-November, and it was a splash! She dominated the 15-16 age group, setting a nation-leading time of 1:51.97 in the 200 back, putting her at the top of the rankings. But that's not all; she also clocked impressive times in other events, solidifying her position as one of the top swimmers in her age group.
And this is the part most people miss: Derivaux's personal best in the 200 back is even more impressive, ranking her 9th all-time in the 15-16 age group. Talk about a future swimming star!
But wait, there's more! Derivaux's teammate, Alex Goodman, also made waves at the meet. Goodman, also 16, set four new personal best times, moving into the top 10 in his age group in multiple events. His performance in the 100 fly and 200 back is particularly noteworthy, ranking him highly among his peers.
Other standout performances include Milly Birch, who set lifetime bests in four freestyle events, and Alyce Lehman, who impressed in the butterfly events. Madison Suchecki, a 13-year-old sensation, also made her mark with personal best times across the board, especially in the 200 fly.
Lastly, let's not forget Luke Bickett, who set an impressive five personal bests at the meet, ranking him among the top 25 15-year-old boys in three events.
This meet was a showcase of talent and a preview of what's to come in the swimming world. With these young athletes pushing the boundaries, the future of swimming looks bright.
What do you think? Are these swimmers the future stars of the sport? Let's discuss in the comments and share your thoughts on these impressive performances!
