Swimming Fun and Records Reached: The Annual Ron Johnson Invitational 2022

Swimming Fun and Records Reached: The Annual Ron Johnson…

The annual Ron Johnson Invitational, affectionately known as the “Ron John”, was held October 29th and 30th at ASUs Mona Plummer Aquatics Center. Inspired by Ron Johnson and the commitment to the sport 100’s of swimmers competed from here and near – where we welcomed competitors from Colorado, Montana, and Nevada.

Ron Johnson was a decorated and passionate swimmer who coached ASU Men’s Swimming, co-coached ASU Women’s Swimming, and started the Sun Devils Master’s program.  In 2007, he was inducted into both the ASU Sports Hall of Fame and into the Masters Swimming Hall of Fame. As a Masters swimmer, he broke over 50 world records.

The swimmers were on fire! (Hi Joan!)

There were 2 world records set!

  • Heidi George (Swim Devils) age group 45-49 set a record in the 800 free 9:01.52
  • Rich Abrahams (Colorado Masters) age group 75-79 set a record for the 100 fly at 1:17.51

“This meet is globally recognized as one of the most organized and spirited in the name of an athlete we all admire” stated race director and Swim Devil Katy James, Chair of the AZ Masters LMSC.

More information on upcoming meets are at https://azlmsc.org/events/