2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Finke Looking to Double Up in the Distances (Day 8 Prelims Preview)
This morning, Bobby Finke will look to defend his Olympic Gold medal in the 1500, but first he must qualify in the event.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: 2021 Olympian #3 Michael Brinegar Scratches 1500 (Day 8 Scratches)
The American entrant behind Bobby Finke, Michael Brinegar in Tokyo in both the 800 and 1500 has withdrawn from the latter, ending his hopes of repeating his Olympic berths.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Casas Breaks Through – Earns First Olympic Bid
Shaine Casas who has had so many opportunities sabotaged both by himself and by fate has finally accomplished his dream of making the Olympics.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Dressel to Defend 50 Gold in Paris, Qualifies in 1st Individual Race
It’s official, Caeleb Dressel is back. With his win tonight in the 50 free, Dressel has earned his first individual berth to the Olympics and will get the chance to defend his Tokyo Gold medal.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Guiliano 1st US Man since Biondi (’88) to Qualify in 50/100/200
Guiliano is the first US man in 36 years to take make the triple crown of sprinting at the Olympics, qualifying in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events individually.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap
2021 Tokyo Silver Medalist Alex Walsh will have just one opportunity to join her sister, Gretchen on the plane to Paris, as she swim the 200 IM.
2024 French Olympic Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Its the last day France’s stars to make the Olympic team including Medhy Metella and Melanie Henique, while Marchand takes on the 200 IM.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Douglass Looking to Add 200 IM to Event List (Day 7 Prelims Preview)
It’s a short morning session with just three events, the M. 100 fly, W. 200 IM and W. 800 Free. Kate Douglass, already qualified in two events will look to add a third in the 200 IM.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Katie Grimes Drops 800 Free For 2 BK Final (Day 7 Prelims Scratches)
Katie Grimes, a 2021 Olympian in the 800 Free has scratched the event today, to better prepare for her 200 back final, where she is the 4th seed.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Swim-Off Palooza Continues – Kulow & Chaney Tie (AGAIN!!!)
I asked for more swim-offs and we got them. Kulow and Chaney have now dead-heated twice in the 50 free and are vying for a spot in tomorrow’s final..
2024 U.S. Olympics Trials: Triple Double for Ryan Murphy as He Sweeps Backstrokes
Domestic backstroke competitions have been completely owned by Cal Bear Ryan Murphy as he and his training partners have been dominating the competition.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Day 6 Overreaction: Michael Andrew Is Making Math Hard
These are the disparate but loosely connected, at least in my mind, thoughts about Day 6 Prelims of the 2024 US Olympic Trials
2024 French Olympic Trials: Day 5 Finals – Live Recap
Florent Manaudou, posted his fastest time since 2016 in the 50 free this morning. Tonight can he “throw” off the years and get back down to the low 21s?
Florent Manaudou Turning Back The Years and The Scales, Swimming PBs at 33
Florent Manaudou has been shredding back the years and weight as he prepare for his home Olympic Games in Paris later this summer.
2024 French Olympic Trials: Day 5 Prelims Recap – Manaudou 21.52 in Prelims, Fastest Since Rio
Florent Manaudou has been continually impressing at this meet. After hit a PB in the 100 free earlier this week, he swam a 21.52 in the prelims this morning.
