Phelps Sitting Out the 200 Free, 200 Fly Will Be 1st Event
Michael Phelps was overheard tonight saying that he will not be swimming the 200 free this week.
Cassidy Bayer Posts 58.11 in 100 Fly Semis for #2 All-Time U.S. 15-16
In tomorrow’s final, Mary T. Meagher’s 100 fly 15-16 national age group record from 1981 is in danger. Cassidy Bayer came within .12 of the mark tonight.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day One Finals Preview
Tonight will feature the first of this week’s Olympic-qualifying events, including a showdown between Chase Kalisz and Ryan Lochte in the 400 IM.
Kevin Cordes Becomes 3rd-Fastest American in History in 100 Breast
Kevin Cordes became the third-fastest American 100 breaststroker in history this morning with 59.05 in prelims.
Sean Grieshop Sets 400 IM Junior World Record in Trials Prelims
Sean Grieshop set a Junior World Record in the 400 IM this morning, going 4:14.00 to take down Brazil’s Brandonn Almeida’s 4:14.07.
Where to Find Live Results (& More) from the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
Find the live results and links to everything you could ever want to follow along with the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Omaha.
“Lochte Rule” Heavily Enforced in 400 IM Prelims at U.S. Trials
Savanna Faulconer was disqualified this morning for violating the “Lochte Rule” by coming off a freestyle wall toward her back.
Watch: Schmitt and Bowman’s Full Olympic Trials Press Conference
Look here to see the full Allison Schmitt/Bob Bowman pre-meet press conference from Olympic Trials at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ledecky Scratches 400 IM for Olympic Trials (Prelims Heat Sheets)
Katie Ledecky has scratched the 400 IM for tomorrow morning at Olympic Trials. She was the fifth seed, and fourth seed Becca Mann is also out. You can find full heat sheets for Saturday morning prelims here.
Watch: Michael Phelps/Bob Bowman Olympic Trials Press Conference
Watch Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman’s full pre-meet press conference from Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.
Olympic Trials Press Conferences Photo Vault: Phelps, Franklin, & More
Simone Manuel, Matt Grevers, Missy Franklin, Michael Phelps, Bob Bowman, Maya DiRado, and the NBC News team all held press conferences on the final day before the competition begins in Omaha.
Members of U.S. Olympic Squad to Sign “Rio Flip Flop” Upon Making Team
Remember the Olympic Trials telephone booth installation from 2012? This time around, it’s getting a little more tropical.
Watch: Todd Schmitz on 2012 “Call Me Maybe,” Culture of U.S. Team
“In the team’s area at the Olympics, the American almost always have the most athletes sitting there because they’re truly invested in it. As kids finish the meet, you’ll listen to them walk into the next session like, ‘Alright! I’m the number one cheerleader now!'”
Dan Hicks: No Other Sport Has “A More Eclectic Group of Personalities”
Watch as NBC’s Dan Hicks and Michele Tafoya discuss the personalities of the U.S. Olympic contenders.
Katie Ledecky’s 400 IM Swim “Still to Be Decided” (Full Video)
Katie Ledecky still hasn’t decided whether she will swim the 400 IM in Omaha on Sunday, according to her statement at today’s press conference.
