Nathan Adrian

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"There's a lot to be said, but until you actually get into the water and do it, it all doesn't mean anything."

Murphy, Dressel, Schmitt & Manuel Named 2020 USA Olympic Swimming Captains

Allison Schmitt will serve as a U.S. team captain for the second Olympics in a row, while Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel will be first-timers.

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More US Trials Awards: The Most Improved Olympians At Omaha 2021

Kate Douglass, Erika Brown, Patrick Callan, Natalie Hinds, Rhyan White, and Bryce Mefford came back for redemption in 2021, improving upon their 2016 swims.

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Nathan Adrian on 2021 Trials: “Not what I was hoping for, certainly”

Adrian, 32, clocked 21.73 to finish third. This will be the first time since 2004 that Adrian is absent from the U.S. Olympic team.

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2021 US Olympic Trials Video Roundup Night 8

Simone Manuel made the team by winning the women’s 50 free after missing out in the 100 free, where she is the defending Olympic champion

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Night 8 Finals Photo Vault

The last night of the US Olympic Trials was filled with emotion and electricity. Here are the top shots from the great night of completing Team USA for Tokyo

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Watch Dressel and Finke Repeat Wins As Simone Manuel Locks in Olympic Spot

Did you miss the last finals session of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials? Have no fear! The men’s and women’s 50 free and men’s 1500 free race videos are here.

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Michael Andrew Set For History With Entries In Breaststroke and Freestyle

After placing 2nd in the men’s 50 free final, Andrew is set to be the first U.S. Olympian to compete in both breaststroke and non-IM events at the Olympics.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 8 Finals Live Recap

All eyes will be on Simone Manuel tonight as the four-time Olympic medalist has her last chance to get on the U.S. Olympic team.

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Caeleb Dressel Ties His Own American Record with 21.04 50 Free

The win gives Dressel his 3rd individual event for Tokyo, and puts him in line for a 7-event schedule in Tokyo when relays are included.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 8 Finals Preview

On the slate tonight will be the men’s and women’s 50-meter free finals, the fastest event in the pool, and the men’s 1500 free final, the longest event.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 7 Finals Live Recap

Caeleb Dressel has a big night ahead of him in Omaha, with the 100 fly final scheduled just 41 minutes before his 50 free semi.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

After winning last night’s 100 free, Cal’s Abbey Weitzeil comes into today’s 50 riding a ton of momentum.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 7 Prelims Scratches & Preview

No. 2 seed Zane Grothe will not contest in the men’s 1500 FR following 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-place finishes. Meanwhile, Abbey Weitzeil will swim the 50 FR.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Night 4 Finals Photo Vault

Night 4 of the US Olympic Trials saw many qualify for their first Olympic team as well as some veterans. Here are the top shots from the electric night.

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Nathan Adrian Gives Heartfelt Analysis of 100 Free Semi Final

notably missing the 100 free final was three-time Olympian Nathan Adrian, who finished 13th overall in 48.92 after going 48.37 in the heats

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