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Van Mathias breaks two American swimming records in Indianapolis

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Van Mathias breaks two American swimming records in Indianapolis
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Van Mathias, Indiana University's director of operations for swimming, broke two American records at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis this week. He first lowered his 50-meter breaststroke record to 26.53 seconds on Wednesday, then claimed the 100 breaststroke record with a time of 58.01 seconds on Saturday. Previously focusing on middle-distance butterfly, Mathias returned to competitive swimming and now balances his job with elite training. Following these achievements, he plans to refocus on his administrative responsibilities while sustaining his competitive edge this summer.

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  • •Mathias broke the 50-meter breaststroke record with 26.53 seconds.
  • •He set the 100 breaststroke record at 58.01 seconds.
  • •Mathias specializes in sprint freestyle and breaststroke.
  • •He aims to balance his job and competitive swimming.
  • •Indiana's workload slows during summer, aiding his training.
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Van Mathias balances a full-time job at Indiana with elite swimming. This week, he broke two American records in Indianapolis.

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