Thunderbolt Relay Team Sets New National Age Group Record

On the final day of the 2009 Speedo Western Section LC Championship meet, the Thunderbolt team of Aaron Young, Gabe Rooker, Neil O’Halloran and Steven Ung smashed the National record in the 15-16 Mens 400 Medley Relay. The record was previously held by the Irvine Nova Aquatics team of Aaron Peirsol, Nicholas Yu, Michael Cavic, and Eric Quillen in the time of 3:55.46 set in 2000. The Thunderbolts clocked in at 3:52.66, nearly 3 seconds faster!

Pictured (L-R): Neil O’Halloran, Steven Ung, Aaron Young, Gabriel Rooker

This swim also sets a new OSI State record, bettering the previous record set by the Hillsboro Heat in 2008 by nearly 10 seconds.  This is also a Jr. National qualifying time.

Congratuations Thunderbolts!