2024 18&U Spring Cup Recap

Ross Hedrick

 

Very successful weekend at the 2024 18&U Spring Cup held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at the completely renovated, iconic International Swimming Hall of Fame facility. Three Nu Wave swimmers achieved almost 100% best times in their first fast long course swimming in over 9 months.

 

Logan Beebe achieved best times and his first Winter Junior Championship qualifying times in both the 100 Fly and 200 Fly. Logan placed 3rd in the 200 Fly and 5th in the 100 Fly!

 

Enzo Solitario was a perfect 8 for 8 in best times dropping time in both his preliminary and Finals swims. Enzo was the Spring Cup Champion in the 200 Free setting a new pool record and the 15-18/Open Team Record. Later in the same session, Enzo finished 2nd in the 100 Fly setting the 15-18/Open Team Record and a new 17-18 Louisiana State Record. In the 50 Free, Enzo finished 2nd setting the15-18/Open Team Record and a new 17-18 Louisiana State Record. On the final day, Enzo finished 2nd in the 100 Free setting another 15-18/Open Team Record.

 

Kayden Hedrick was 3 for 3 in setting new best times in his Finals swims. Kayden finished 10th in the 200 Free. Later in the same session, Kayden joined his teammate on the podium placing 3rd in the 100 Fly. On day 2, Kayden was the Spring Cup Champion in the 200 Fly. His time set a new pool record, the 15-18/Open Team Record, a new 17-18 State Record, AND qualified for the upcoming Olympic Team Trials in Indianapolis!    

 

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