Matthew Klotz Smashes Deaf World Record in 200 Back
LSU’s Matthew Klotz has just broken the deaf world record in the 200 backstroke in prelims at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Five Prelims Preview
Simone Manuel was out like a rocket in the 200 free final, so we know the speed is there. Is it finally time to see a flat start sub-53 for the American women?
SwimMAC’s Matthew Josa Disqualified in the 200 IM
This morning, Matthew Josa was disqualified in heat 9 of 10 in the men’s 200 IM.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Four Roster Update
Tonight was a night of redemption for Missy Franklin, who pushed through a very close race in the 200 free to touch 2nd overall to secure her spot on the Olympic roster.
Josh Prenot Becomes 3rd-Fastest American Performer Ever in 200 Breast
In the first semifinal of the men’s 200 breast, Josh Prenot unleashed a 2:08.41 to vault himself to the third-fastest performer in the event in American history.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Four Finals Preview
Katie Ledecky will certainly attack the 200 free tonight– you know you’re in trouble if you’re already behind her at the 100 mark.
Michael Phelps Scratches Again; No 100 Free for the G.O.A.T.
Michael Phelps, who is the heavy favorite to win the 200 fly final tomorrow night, has scratched out of the 100 free prelims tomorrow morning.
Texas Boys Continue Eddie Reese’s U.S. Relay Legacy in 200 Free Final
Across prelims and finals swimmers, Reese had at least three Longhorns on U.S. relays at the Games in 2000, 2004, and 2008, and that was the case for multiple relays in 2000 and 2004.
Kazakhstan Anti-Doping Lab Suspended by WADA
The WADA announced today that they have suspended the accreditation for the Almaty, Kazakhstan laboratory. “The decision to suspend the…
Michael Phelps Readies for 200 Fly, His First Race in Omaha
Phelps (above) embraces his training partner Chase Kalisz after the Georgia Dawg punched his ticket to Rio in the 400 IM.
U.S. Olympic Team Roster: Day Two Update
Kelsi Worrell rocked a 56.48 tonight for the 2nd-fastest time in the world this year, earning a spot on the 2016 USA Olympic Team.
David Plummer Goes 5th Fastest Time Ever in 100 Back
In semifinal two of the men’s 100 back in Omaha, Minnesota alumnus David Plummer erupted for a new lifetime best, world-leading time, and fifth fastest swim ever of 52.12 to win the heat.
Allie Raab Swims 4th Fastest U.S. 15-16 100 Breast in Omaha
Allie Raab and her rockin’ socks (yes, those are tacos) swam the #4 time in the U.S. women’s 100 breast 15-16 rankings.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Two Prelims Preview
Katie Ledecky will race for the first time tomorrow; she’s the top seed in the women’s 400 free.
How the U.S. Olympic Roster Looks After Night 1 of Trials
Maya Dirado has made it onto her first-ever Olympic team with a win in the 400 IM tonight.
