Will Modglin Breaks American Record in 100 Back, Third-Fastest in NCAA History
Will Modglin is only midway through his midseason week at the Texas Invitational, but the Longhorns junior put his stamp on the meet on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Modglin broke the American record with a 43.26 swim in the 100-yard backstroke during Thursday’s prelims session in Austin.
His previous best time was set at last year’s NCAA Championships when he went a 43.91.
The NCAA record was set by his Texas teammate Hubert Kos, from Hungary (43.20). Florida’s Jonny Marshall represents Great Britain internationally, despite growing up in the U.S., so his time of 43.22 is a GB record.
Modglin, who will represent the U.S. at the pan Pacific Championships next year, broke the record of Georgia’s Luca Urlando, who swam a 43.35 in 2022, leading off the 400 medley relay at the NCAA Championships.
It follows his strong performance all week. On Day 1, he scorched a 20.00 even in the 50 backstroke, the fastest in history. He also went a 50.91 in the 100 breaststroke. His taper is crushing it and that coul dbe a big deal in March.
The Longhorns are loaded in several events, but Modglin’s surge could be pivotal at the NCAA Championships.
