16-Year-Old Langston Lindsey Breaks 47 Seconds in 100 Fly at Carmel Sectional

Lindsey's 46.96 is a massive personal best for the Gold Medal Swim Club athlete.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:53am

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At the 2026 Four Corner Speedo Sectionals in Carmel, Indiana, 16-year-old Langston Lindsey of Gold Medal Swim Club blew away his previous personal best in the 100 fly, winning the event in 46.96 seconds. Lindsey entered the meet with a best time of 48.12, making his 46.96 swim a massive improvement.

Why it matters

Lindsey's performance at just 16 years old demonstrates his immense potential as a young swimmer. Breaking 47 seconds in the 100 fly is an elite-level time, and this breakout swim could be a sign of bigger things to come for the rising star.

The details

Lindsey was out in 22.04 on the first 50 and came home in 24.92 to finish in 46.96, shaving over a second off his previous best time. Other notable swims on the day included Carmel Swim Club's Ellie Clarke winning the 200 back and 500 free, and Durango Swim Club's Denny Woods taking the 100 breast.

  • Lindsey entered the meet with a personal best of 48.12 in the 100 fly.

The players

Langston Lindsey

A 16-year-old swimmer for the Gold Medal Swim Club who blasted a 46.96 in the 100 fly, a massive personal best.

Ellie Clarke

A 16-year-old swimmer for the Carmel Swim Club who won the 200 back and 500 free events.

Denny Woods

A 17-year-old swimmer for the Durango Swim Club who won the 100 breast.

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What they’re saying

“It was a huge performance for Lindsey, who entered the meet with a personal best of 48.12.”

— Spencer Penland, Author

The takeaway

Langston Lindsey's breakout 100 fly swim at just 16 years old is an exciting development for the young swimmer, showcasing his immense potential and the possibility of even faster times to come in the future.