Luka Mijatovic sets record-winning 400m freestyle at U.S. championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Luka Mijatovic, 17, won the 400m freestyle at the Toyota USA Swimming National Championships in Irvine, California, finishing in 3:43.45. This time marks the fastest ever recorded by an American teenager. Mijatovic surpassed 19-year-old Ryan Erisman, who clocked in at 3:44.39. The championships, which run through Saturday, featured Mijatovic's historic performance following his emergence as a prominent swimmer last summer. He will attend the University of Texas next year, continuing his competitive swimming career.
- •Mijatovic's time beats previous record held by Ryan Erisman.
- •He is the youngest U.S. male swimmer at a World Championships since Michael Phelps.
- •The championships conclude Saturday with finals at 9 p.m. ET.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Luka Mijatovic, 17, swims historic teen time to win U.S. title in 400m freestyle
"The Toyota USA Swimming National Championships run through Saturday, live on Peacock and NBCSN.
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