Johns Hopkins Swimmer Breaks Own Record at NCAAs

Sometimes the person you need to beat is yourself, and Matthew Hartshorn proved exactly that at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships in Indianapolis.

The Johns Hopkins senior smashed his own school record in the 400 individual medley, finishing second in the consolation final with a time of 3:52.63. He shaved nearly 1.6 seconds off his earlier performance that same day, showing the kind of determination that defines true athletes.

This wasn't Hartshorn's first rodeo with greatness. The achievement marks his third All-America honor in the same event, cementing his legacy at Johns Hopkins.

His dominance in the 400 IM is undeniable. Hartshorn now holds the four fastest times in school history for the event, and seven of the top 10 spots belong to him too.

But Hartshorn didn't celebrate alone. Freshman Alessandro Pereira joined him as an All-American, finishing eighth in the consolation final with a time of 3:57.52.

The Ripple Effect

This double recognition means something bigger for Johns Hopkins swimming. It's the first time since 2023 that the Blue Jays have had multiple All-Americans in the 400 IM, and only the fourth time in six years.

The team sits in 22nd place overall with 20 points, but these performances show the program's growing strength. When seniors like Hartshorn mentor freshmen like Pereira to All-America status, it signals a culture of excellence that will outlast any single season.

Young athletes watching from the stands now see what's possible when you push past your own limits. They're learning that records aren't walls but stepping stones to something greater.

Breaking your own record means you're not competing against others—you're becoming the best version of yourself.