Joey Eaddy Jumps To #4 All-Time In Boys’ 13-14 500 Free With 4:25.49 In Boston
Revolution Aquatic Club's Joey Eaddy made a splash at the ABF Nov Trials and Finals meet in Boston, hosted by the Bluefish Swim Club. Despite being 15 years old, Eaddy's performance in the 500 freestyle was remarkable.
In the final, he clocked an impressive 4:25.49, propelling him to 4th place in the all-time rankings for 13-14 boys. This time was a significant improvement from his previous best of 4:29.58, set in April, and even better than his prelims time of 4:29.33.
The 500 freestyle rankings are dominated by Luka Mijatovic, who holds the top spot with a time of 4:14.83, nearly 10 seconds faster than the rest. However, Eaddy's performance has caused a slight shift in the rankings, with Michael Phelps dropping to 7th place.
Eaddy's achievements extend beyond the 500 freestyle. He set a personal best time of 1:39.91 in the 200 free, ranking him 42nd in the 13-14 age group. Additionally, he achieved best times in the 100 back (51.61), 200 IM (1:54.60), and 1650 free (15:23.80), showcasing his versatility and talent.
At the Winter Juniors – East, Eaddy further solidified his prowess, setting new best times in the 200 back and 400 IM, while also placing 11th in the 1650 free, 16th in the 1000 free, and 27th in the 500 free.
On the girls' side, Bluefish Swim Club's Jacqueline Zipagan, 16, stood out with a new lifetime best of 54.34 in the 100 fly, ranking her 31st in the 15-16 age group. Revolution Aquatic Club's Sarah Zhang, 15, also made waves with best times in the 200 IM and 400 IM, though she improved further at the Winter Juniors – East.
In related news, Commonwealth Swimming's Gerhardt Hoover, 17, set new season-bests in multiple events, including the 100 free, 100 back, 100 breast, 200 breast, 200 IM, and 400 IM. Earlier this month, Hoover continued his impressive form at the Winter Juniors – East, setting new best times in the 100 back, 200 back, 200 IM, and 400 IM.
These performances highlight the talent and potential within the swimming community, leaving us eager to see what the future holds for these young athletes.
