Young Swimmers Shine at San Ramon C/B/BB+ Meet
Robert Legg and Iris Liu achieve lifetime bests in California age-group competition.
1San Ramon Meet Highlights
The SRVA SC C/B/BB+ meet held on October 10-11, 2026, in San Ramon, California, showcased significant talent among young age-group swimmers. Participants competed in short course yard events, aiming for personal milestones. The event provided a platform for rising athletes to test their speed and technique against regional peers in various disciplines.
2Robert Legg's Dominant Performance
Ten-year-old Robert Legg secured seven victories across eight events, establishing multiple lifetime bests. His performance in the 100 free at 55.97 and 100 fly at 1:01.86 were particularly notable. These results propelled him into the top 50 all-time National Age Group rankings, specifically placing him 42nd and 46th in those respective events.
3Iris Liu's Versatile Success
Nine-year-old Iris Liu achieved four total wins during the competition while setting three new lifetime bests. Her personal records included the 50 free at 27.47, 100 free at 1:00.18, and 500 free at 6:00.75. Additionally, she claimed victories in the 50 breast and 100 IM, demonstrating strong versatility across different swimming strokes and distances.
4Cassidy Schatz's Sprint Prowess
Ten-year-old Cassidy Schatz emerged as a five-time winner on the girls' side, lowering four career-best times. She excelled in sprint freestyle events and the 100 fly, clocking 1:05.97. Her winning streak included the 100 and 200 free, 200 fly, 100 back, and 50 fly, highlighting her consistency and endurance throughout the weekend meet.
5Landen Vien's Technical Gains
Thirteen-year-old Landen Vien, representing the Pleasanton Seahawks, competed in six events and achieved career bests in five. His improvements were evident in the 50 free, 100 back, and both breaststroke distances. Notably, his 200 breast time of 2:12.39 and 200 IM time of 2:02.60 reflect significant technical development for his age group.
6Significance of Age-Group Meets
Regional meets like the C/B/BB+ event serve as critical developmental stages for young swimmers. These competitions allow athletes to track progress against standardized time benchmarks. By consistently lowering personal bests, these swimmers build the foundational speed and endurance required for future high-level competition in the United States swimming circuit and beyond.
7National Age Group Rankings
The National Age Group rankings provide a historical context for young swimmers' achievements. When athletes like Robert Legg break into the top 50, it indicates potential for long-term success. These rankings are used by coaches to identify talent early and monitor the trajectory of young athletes as they transition into older categories.
8Future Competitive Outlook
The success of these young athletes in San Ramon suggests a strong pipeline of talent within the Pleasanton Seahawks and surrounding clubs. As these swimmers continue to refine their strokes and increase their training intensity, their ability to maintain these high performance levels will be key to their progression in competitive swimming.
Original article: SwimSwam — Young Swimmers Shine at San Ramon C/B/BB+ Meet