Get ready for a thrilling finale as the 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – East reaches its climax! But here's where it gets controversial: can anyone stop Rylee Erisman from dominating the pool? The last three days have been a whirlwind of record-breaking performances, with Erisman shattering a Katie Ledecky record and setting the stage for today’s showdown. And this is the part most people miss: the rising stars like Charlotte Crush and Collin Holgerson are ready to challenge the favorites, making this a must-watch event.
Event Details:
- Dates: December 10-13, 2025
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Schedule:
- Prelims: 9 a.m. EST
- Finals: 5 p.m. EST (except Wednesday relays at 4 p.m. EST)
- Special Events: 1000 free on Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST
- Pool Format: SCY (25 yards)
Key Links:
- Meet Central
- Psych Sheets
- How to Watch
- Live Results
Day 4 Highlights:
Today’s prelims promise edge-of-your-seat action, starting with the 200 backstroke. Charlotte Crush leads the girls’ field by over two seconds, while Baylor Stanton and Collin Holgerson are set to battle in the boys’ event. But the real drama unfolds in the 100 freestyle, where Erisman, fresh off breaking Gretchen Walsh’s high school record, is the top seed by a wide margin. Bold prediction: Could this be the day we see another record fall?
The breaststroke and butterfly events are equally intriguing. Karina Plaza, just 15, leads the girls’ 200 breaststroke, while Ian Heysen aims to defend his top seed in the boys’ race. Audrey Derivaux dominates the 200 fly, but can she maintain her lead in the finals? And let’s not forget the timed mile finals, where the fastest heat will conclude the day’s events.
Top Qualifiers:
- Girls’ 200 Backstroke: Charlotte Crush (1:50.91), Audrey Derivaux (1:52.54)
- Boys’ 200 Backstroke: Baylor Stanton (1:42.29), Davis Jackson (1:43.41)
- Girls’ 100 Freestyle: Rylee Erisman (top seed)
- Boys’ 100 Freestyle: Liam Carrington (top seed)
Records to Watch:
- Girls’ 200 Backstroke: Meet Record – Bella Sims (1:48.32, 2022)
- Boys’ 200 Backstroke: Meet Record – Daniel Diehl (1:39.62, 2022)
Controversial Question: With Erisman’s dominance, are we witnessing the rise of a new swimming legend, or will the competition rise to the challenge? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Don’t miss the live recaps and heat sheets for both girls and boys: Girls’ Heat Sheet, Boys’ Heat Sheet. This is junior swimming at its finest—tune in to see who will make history!
