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Mansfield Today
By the People, for the People
12-Year-Old Alex Kirsling Breaks Three South Texas Swimming Records at 2026 TAGS
Kirsling set new standards in the 200 free, 200 IM, and 100 back at the Texas Age Group Swimming Championships.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:48pm
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Alex Kirsling, a 12-year-old swimmer from Nitro Swimming, broke three South Texas Swimming records and five TAGS championship records at the 2026 Texas Age Group Swimming Championships in Mansfield, Texas. Kirsling won all seven of his individual events and now holds the 2nd-fastest times in the country in the boys' 11-12 age group for the 200 free, 100 back, and 200 IM.
Why it matters
Kirsling's record-breaking performances at the TAGS meet showcase his exceptional talent and potential as a young swimmer. His times rank among the best in the nation for his age group, indicating he is one of the top up-and-coming swimmers in the country. This level of achievement at such a young age is noteworthy and could signal a bright future for Kirsling in the sport of swimming.
The details
Kirsling broke the South Texas 11-12 age group records in the 200 IM (2:00.70), 200 free (1:45.70), and 100 back (53.30). He also set five new TAGS championship records in the 200 free, 100 free, 500 free, 200 back, and 100 back. Kirsling's times in the 200 free, 100 back, and 200 IM now rank 2nd in the country for the 11-12 age group this season.
- The 2026 TAGS Championships were held from March 5-8, 2026 in Mansfield, Texas.
- Kirsling broke the South Texas records in the 200 IM, 200 free, and 100 back at the meet.
The players
Alex Kirsling
A 12-year-old swimmer from Nitro Swimming who broke three South Texas Swimming records and five TAGS championship records at the 2026 meet.
Jeremy Kelly
A former Nitro Swimming member who previously held the South Texas 11-12 100 back record that Kirsling broke.
What’s next
Kirsling will look to continue his record-breaking performances at future swimming competitions as he aims to climb even higher in the national age group rankings.
The takeaway
Alex Kirsling's dominance at the 2026 TAGS meet demonstrates the incredible talent and potential of this 12-year-old swimmer. His ability to break multiple South Texas and TAGS records is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and suggests he could be a rising star in the sport of swimming.
