Michael Andrew has had unprecedented success as a junior-level swimmer -- more National Age Group records than anyone, several World Junior records. Now that world is behind him, and he will be looking for his chance to step up to the big leagues at the 2018 Phillips 66 National Championships.
In a span of about 15 minutes, Michael Andrew won the 50 breast in 27.21 over Nic Fink and Ian Finnerty, and then added a victory in the 50 fly in 23.40. He edged Guatemala’s Luis Martinez and Vini Lanza.
“Training and almost every meet we go to, I’m doing two or three events,” Andrew said. “And so, the more I do it, the more my body gets used to it, and I think the more I mentally accept this i...