10-Year-Old Swimmer Breaks 200 Free Record

Gabriel Brown wins high point title at Indiana Age Group Championships

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:53am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic movements and energy of young swimmers competing in a swim race, their faces and bodies blurred into vibrant brushstrokes.The youthful exuberance and athletic prowess of the next generation of competitive swimmers is on full display at the Indiana Age Group Championships.Carmel Today

At the Indiana Age Group Championships, 10-year-old Gabriel Brown from Fishers Area Swimming Tigers made a huge impact, winning the boys 10 & Under high point champion title and jumping up to 3rd in the all-time 10 & Under 200 free rankings with a time of 1:56.93. Additionally, 13-year-old Kate Allen from Carmel tied for 13-14 girls high point and moved up to 34th all-time in the 200 IM with a time of 1:59.65.

Why it matters

The Indiana Age Group Championships is a significant event that showcases the talent and potential of young swimmers. Brown and Allen's performances demonstrate the bright future of competitive swimming, as they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible at such young ages.

The details

Brown swept all six of his individual events at the meet, setting personal bests in almost all of them. His 200 free time of 1:56.93 is the 3rd fastest all-time in the 10 & Under category, behind only Kaii Winkler (1:56.41) and Trevan Valena (1:56.63). Allen tied for 13-14 girls high point, scoring 134 total points, and moved up to 34th all-time in the 200 IM with a time of 1:59.65, a significant improvement from her previous time of 2:00.24.

  • The Indiana Age Group Championships took place in April 2026.

The players

Gabriel Brown

A 10-year-old swimmer from Fishers Area Swimming Tigers who won the boys 10 & Under high point champion title at the Indiana Age Group Championships.

Kate Allen

A 13-year-old swimmer from Carmel who tied for 13-14 girls high point at the Indiana Age Group Championships and moved up to 34th all-time in the 200 IM.

Kaii Winkler

A swimmer who holds the top spot in the 10 & Under 200 free rankings with a time of 1:56.41.

Trevan Valena

A swimmer who holds the second spot in the 10 & Under 200 free rankings with a time of 1:56.63.

Ayden Tan

The holder of the 10 & Under 200 IM NAG record with a time of 2:10.12 set in 2023.

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The takeaway

The record-breaking performances by young swimmers Gabriel Brown and Kate Allen at the Indiana Age Group Championships showcase the incredible talent and potential of the next generation of competitive swimmers, signaling a bright future for the sport.