Aaron Peirsol went his best ever in-season time (which means he was within striking distance of the world record) at the Texas Senior Meet. Not to be outdone, his teammate Hill Taylor one up’ed him by shattering the 50 backstroke world record (details to follow). Other parts of the country allowed youngsters to shine, but veteran Rachel Komisarz came through in fine form in the 100 fly.

Let’s start with Peirsol. I swam in the lane next to him, so let me assure this swim of his was impressive. Out quickly as always (56.51) he was equally good on the last 100, bringing it home in 58.9, for an incredible 1:55.46. That’s almost exactly a second off of the World Record. Not bad for “just another meet in Texas.” Other notable swims on the men’s side were Matthew McGinnis’ 200 free (1:49.01), followed by teammate Ryan Verlatti (1:50.91). Eric Shanteau beat out National Teamer Matt Lowe in the 100 breast (1:02.50 to 1:03.74), Ian Crocker took his baby (the 100 fly) in 52.44, followed by Dan Rohleder (53.91), and Agustin “Goose” Magruder took the 400 IM (4:30.19).

For the women, Tanica Jamison got things started in the 200 free (2:00.79), then came back to beat out veteran Martina Moravcova to win the 100 fly (1:01.11 to 1:01.21). Spindrift Beck also looked good in the 100 breast (1:11.06).