Jack Conger Breaks 200 Fly American Record in Time Trials

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick

AUSTIN – Texas’ Jack Conger didn’t waste anytime putting up big times as he dropped an American record in the 200-yard fly during time trials at the Big 12 Men’s Championships this morning.

Conger smoked the event in 1:39.31 alongside teammate John Martens’ 1:43.58.

That swim broke the previous record of 1:39.65 shared by Michael Phelps (2010) and Tom Shields (2013).

Conger split the race 22.72, 47.32 (24.60), 1:12.66 (25.34) and 1:39.31 (26.65) in what is definitely a nice way to start the Big 12 Championships.

His swim also lowered the U.S. Open record of 1:39.33 set by Dylan Bosch last year as the NCAA record. But, Bosch’s NCAA record stands since NCAA records cannot be set in time trials.

Entering today, Conger’s top time ever had been a 1:40.34 posted during a dual meet against Arizona and SMU in January.

All Time 200 Fly

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This was an important swim for Conger, considering he was not entered in the event in the Big 12 Championships.  So, his time trial was his best chance to break the American record during the conference meet without adversely impacting Texas’ team score.

2015 Big 12 Championships Time Trials, Day One – Results

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Lauren Baker
9 years ago

And then steps up Ben Colley!

Bob Platt
9 years ago

Hope it translates to long course!

Fluidg
Fluidg
9 years ago
Reply to  Bob Platt

More like the other way around. Jack swam a 51.6 LCM last month – unrested.

Steve Barnicoat
9 years ago

Outstanding…NCAA’s should be a great meet!

Sandra O'brien
9 years ago

Paola O’Brien

Tyler Jean
9 years ago

Mickey Mowry

Mickey Mowry
9 years ago
Reply to  Tyler Jean

Yes I’ve been hearing bout it all day

Tyler Jean
9 years ago

Mickey Mowry

Khanh Meoow
9 years ago

& Michael’s time is 39:31.70 damn what

Lindsay Cromarty Ward
9 years ago

Way to go, Jack!!!!

Susan Shern-macke
9 years ago

Wow!!! Way to go.

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