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10-Year-Old Gabriel Brown Smashes 200 Free Record
Indiana Age Group Championships sees impressive performances from young swimmers
Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:53am
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A young swimmer's record-breaking performance at the Indiana Age Group Championships showcases the incredible talent and potential of the next generation of competitive swimmers.Carmel TodayAt 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.
The takeaway
The performances of young swimmers like Gabriel Brown and Kate Allen at the Indiana Age Group Championships showcase the immense talent and potential within the next generation of competitive swimmers. Their success is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and the bright future of the sport.
