Long Gutierrez, a ninth-grader at Butler Middle School who competes on the Brighton High School swim team, recently broke a national record for his age group. At a meet in St. George in February, Gutierrez logged a time of 49.02 in the 100 butterfly to break the previous national record of 49.18. Gutierrez also holds the state high school record in the event. Gutierrez, 14, is considered one of the 100 butterfly swimmers in the country in his age group.
Read the Deseret News’ account of Long’s record-breaking swim meet.