Sophomore Swimmer Alex Ostrander Smashes 31-Year-Old Record
A 15-year-old Michigan swimmer just broke a school record that stood for three decades, proving that dedication and discipline can rewrite history. Alex Ostrander remains undefeated in his signature events throughout his entire high school career.
At just 15 years old, Lake Fenton sophomore Alex Ostrander is rewriting his school's swimming record books one race at a time.
Competing at the MISCA Meet in Grand Rapids on January 31, Ostrander shattered not one but two school records. He blazed through the 100-backstroke in 53.49 seconds, finishing 14th out of 62 swimmers, then teamed up with his older brother Matt and two seniors to break a 31-year-old record in the 200-freestyle relay.
"That freestyle record is a fun one because it was 31 years old," said head coach Dave Barrett. The relay team posted a time of 1:34.33, cementing their names in program history.
But breaking records isn't new territory for Ostrander. The returning Flint Metro League champion has remained undefeated in dual meets for both the 100-butterfly and 100-backstroke across his entire high school career.
His consistency earned him Flint-area Athlete of the Week honors with 1,733 votes. He became the first swimmer to receive the recognition this season.
Why This Inspires
What sets Ostrander apart isn't just his talent but his unwavering commitment to the sport. While his teammates rushed to the waterpark slides after a recent meet at Lapeer, Ostrander stayed in the pool swimming his cooldown and stretching.
"He's a real pro," Barrett explained. "He finished the meet and now he's got to get home and get some food and rest to be ready for the next practice."
That dedication comes from a decade of training with the OLY Swimming program and summers competing with the ELKS swim team. Coach Barrett credits OLY head coach Adam Cooper for shaping Ostrander's discipline and work ethic.
Ostrander has already qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state meet in three events: the 100-backstroke, 100-butterfly, and 50-freestyle. With two years of high school remaining, there's no limit to how many more records he might claim.
His success proves that showing up, doing the work, and staying focused can turn a sophomore into a record breaker.
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