Thomas Heilman Shatters Another NAG Record at U.S. Nationals
Thomas Heilman continues to prove he is just getting faster.
After making the worlds team at the U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis, he was just getting started.
Heilman made the finals of the 100 butterfly by breaking his own 15-16 national age group record in the event, getting to the wall in 51.78. His previous NAG was 51.98.
He is in the finals in an event that saw Caeleb Dressel and Michael Andrew both miss out.
Thomas Heilman swam a 1:54.54 to earn a spot in the 200 butterfly on Day 1, breaking a 20-year old NAG record for 15-16 set by none other than Michael Phelps.
“When I was walking out, there was a lot of energy. I felt like I had my adrenaline rushing a little bit. It kind of helped me through the first 50. I was really just trying to focus on my details, try to get through the turns well, hit my breakouts. The last 50, just trying to race everyone, try to get my hand on the wall first. Obviously, I got second, but in this situation, it’s just as good, so I’ll take it,” Thomas Heilman said.
Some great swims. Interesting dq’s with the cameras.