Top 10 Fastest 1000 Freestyle Swimmers – Men’s SCY

  1. Luka Mijatovic 8:32.83 (Sectionals 2026)
  2. Clark Smith 8:33.93 (Texas Swimming & Diving Hall 12/5/2015)
  3. Bobby Finke 8:34.63 (2020 SEC’s 2020)
  4. David Johnston 8:34.82 (Kevin B. Perry Senior Invitational 11/2/2023)
  5. Erik Vendt 8:36.49 (2008 Pro Swim SoCal 1/18/2008)
  6. Ahmed Jaouadi 8:36.65 (Dual Meet 2025)
  7. Luka Mijatovic 8:36.71 (Sectionals 2025)
  8. Rex Maurer 8:37.19 (Dual Meet 2026 01/31/2026)
  9. Zalan Sarkany 8:37.82 (2024 Dual Meet 01/26/2024 )
  10. Zane Grothe 8:40.47 (Winter Nationals 2017)

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    Note: Top 10 Fastest 1000 Freestyle Swimmers – Men’s SCY Update March 2026

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