Luka Mijatovic Breaks Multiple Age Group Swim Records

Sixteen-year-old Luka Mijatovic broke multiple National Age Group (NAG) records at the 2025 U.S. National Championships, surpassing benchmarks previously held by Michael Phelps and Larsen Jensen. In the 200m freestyle, he set a time of 1:45.92, breaking both the 15-16 and 17-18 age group records. Mijatovic further excelled in the 400m freestyle, clocking 3:45.89 to better his own 15-16 NAG record and surpass Jensen's 17-18 record. His performances have placed him among the top junior swimmers in history and garnered comparisons to swimming greats like Ian Thorpe and David Popovici. Already California's top-ranked high school swimmer, he is seen as a strong contender for Team USA at the upcoming World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Mijatovic's exceptional closing speed against seasoned Olympians highlights his potential as a future star.