2024 California Summer Sizzler
- June 1-3, 2024
- LCM (50 meters)
- Mobile Encounter: 2024 CA CITI Summer Sizzler
13 years old Gabi Brito Brito continued her good form by setting another personal best in the 50m freestyle, this time just making the cut for the U.S. Olympic Trials. She clocked 25.42 seconds, faster than the cut time of 25.69 seconds.
Last weekend, Brito narrowly missed qualifying for the Olympic Games with a personal best time of 25.71 seconds. Though he won't qualify for the time being, Brito set a new record by becoming the fastest 13-year-old in history. Kate Douglas Douglas ran 25.80 seconds in 2015, and has since become the American record holder in the event.
Despite only being 13 years old, Brito is already ranked high on the all-time list in the 13-14 age group. Brito tied for 11th place with a time of 25.71 last weekend, which has now moved her up to fourth all-time.
Top 5 13-14 Year Old Girls 50LCM Freestyle All Time
- Riley Erisman, 24.98 (2024)
- Missy Franklin, 25.23 (2009)
- Leah Neal, 25.38 (2009)
- Gabi Brito, 25.42 (2024)
- Anya Goeders, 25.52 (2015)
Not only is Brito the fastest 13-year-old ever, she also set a new Southern California LSC record. She broke the old record last weekend, which was previously held by a 12-time Olympic medalist. Dara Torres He recorded a time of 26.04 seconds in 1982.
Brito's performance in the 50m freestyle dropped off significantly over the past year. As of early June 2023, her best time was 27.36 in 2022. At the end of the 2023 summer long distance season, she ran 26.86, which was her best time through April.
Gabi is the younger sister of Bella Brito, who was ranked No. 14 in the freshman rankings last May. Bella plans to attend USC next fall.
