Pro Swim Series – Westmont Concludes with Records and Notable Performances
The 2026 TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont, held at the FMC Aquatic Center in Westmont, Illinois from March 4th to March 7th, concluded with a flurry of impressive performances and broken records. The long course meters (50 meters) meet showcased top swimming talent, setting the stage for the upcoming competitive season. SwimSwam and USA Swimming provided coverage of the event.
Day 4 Finals Highlights
Women’s 100 Fly – Finals
Gretchen Walsh dominated the women’s 100 fly, winning in a time of 55.20. This performance not only secured her the victory but also placed her as the owner of the entire top-10 list in the event and marked the 6th fastest performance in history, surpassing Sarah Sjostrom’s previous World Record of 55.48 set in 2016. SwimSwam
Top 8 Finishers:
- Gretchen Walsh (NYAC) — 55.20
- Lily Price (AUS) – 58.02
- Tessa Giele (BAMA) — 59.58
- Lindsay Looney (TXLA) — 59.73
- Natalie Kan (FAST) — 59.80
- Kelsey Zhang (UN) — 1:00.23
- Samantha Banos (LDB) — 1:00.38
- Celia Pulido (MEX) — 1:00.64
Men’s 100 Fly – Finals
Shaine Casas claimed victory in the men’s 100 fly, finishing in 51.02. Dare Rose followed closely behind in 51.36. SwimSwam
Top 8 Finishers:
- Shaine Casas (TXLA) — 51.02
- Dare Rose (SCAR) — 51.36
- Matthew Temple (AUS) — 51.83
- Santiago Grassi (FAST) — 52.65
- John Thymann (CAL) — 52.87
- Jami Ingram (MAST) — 53.31
- Ethan Healsey (HEAT) — 53.40
- Trenton Julian (MVN) — 55.73
Women’s 200 IM — Finals
Summer McIntosh won the women’s 200 IM in a time of 2:08.21, comfortably ahead of Phoebe Bacon (2:12.24). SwimSwam
Top 8 Finishers:
- Summer McIntosh (TXLA) — 2:08.21
- Phoebe Bacon (WISC) — 2:12.24
- Agostina Hein (ARG) — 2:13.08
- Brooklyn Douthwright (CAN) — 2:14.95
- Lea Polonsky (CAL) — 2:15.38
- Emma Weyant (GSC) — 2:15.87
- Isabelle Odgers (MVN) — 2:16.32
- Maya Hetland (PASA) — 2:20.43
Men’s 200 IM — Finals
Carson Foster secured the win in the men’s 200 IM with a time of 1:57.39, finishing well ahead of Finlay Knox (1:59.50). SwimSwam
Top 8 Finishers:
- Carson Foster (NYAC) — 1:57.39
- Finlay Knox (CAN) — 1:59.50
- Luke Barr (TFA) — 2:00.31
- Max Matteazzi (PEAQ) — 2:00.53
- Trenton Julian (MVN) — 2:01.00
- Grant Sanders (UN) — 2:02.75
- Kent Goni Avila (RAC) — 2:04.12
- David Sammons (MAC) — 2:06.64
Women’s 50 Breast — Finals
Skyler Smith and Mona McSharry tied for first place in the women’s 50 breaststroke, both finishing in 30.88. SwimSwam
Men’s 50 Breast — Finals
Michael Andrew won the men’s 50 breaststroke in 27.00. SwimSwam
Women’s 100 Back – Finals
Isabelle Stadden won the women’s 100 backstroke in 58.24. SwimSwam
Men’s 100 Back – Finals
Blake Tierney secured the win in the men’s 100 backstroke, finishing in 53.60. Shaine Casas finished second in 53.76. SwimSwam
Women’s 400 Free — Finals
Katie Ledecky continued her winning streak, taking the women’s 400 freestyle in 4:00.54. SwimSwam
Men’s 400 Free — Finals
Sam Short set a modern Pro Swim Series record in the men’s 400 freestyle, finishing in 3:43.49. Lucas Henveaux finished second in 3:46.40. SwimSwam
Women’s 50 Free — Finals
Gretchen Walsh won the women’s 50 freestyle in 24.39. SwimSwam
Men’s 50 Free — Finals
Chris Guiliano won the men’s 50 freestyle in 21.43, setting a new Pro Swim Series record. SwimSwam and Instagram