Articles by Robert Gibbs

Michael Andrew, Andrew Wilson Take College Roads Less Traveled to Olympic Team

Neither man on track to represent the US in the 100 breast in Tokyo swam for a D1 school, something that doesn’t appear to have happened for decades.

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Torri Huske Breaks Own American Record in 100 Fly, As Teens Go 1-2

18 year-old Torri Huske of the Arlington Aquatic Club broke her American Record in the 100 fly en route to qualifying for her first Olympic team.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Day 2: What Does It Take to Make It Back?

Times to earn a second swim this morning were faster in 4 of 5 events than they were in 2016, and the top times were markedly faster in several races as well.

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How the 2021 U.S. Olympic Roster Looks after Night 1 of Trials

Chase Kalisz has punched his ticket for his 2nd-straight Olympic Games, one of three Team USA swimmers who definitely secured their spots tonight.

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USA Swimming Olympic Trials Day 1: What Does It Take to Make It Back?

It was tougher to make it back for a second swim for three of five today’s events than it was in 2016, with both 400 IMs being the exceptions.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 1 Prelims Preview

Rejoice, swims fans. Team USA will select its first swimmers for the Tokyo Olympics today, with prelims getting underway at 10am (Central).

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15 Year-Old Sasha Gatt Continues Strong 2021 With Two Maltese National Records

15 year-old Sasha Gatt of Malta has been firing on all cylinders over the last few months and once again set national records in the 400 and 800 freestyles.

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2021 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

The Australian team will be trying to build off the day 1 momentum established by swimmers like Emma McKeon, Brendon Smith, and Elijah Winnington.

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When To Watch Dressel, Ledecky, and Other Team USA Stars at Olympic Trials

Can’t watch every last minute of U.S. Olympic Trials coverage? Consult our handy-dandy list of when some of the biggest stars are scheduled to swim.

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Louisville Cardinals Promote Juncker and Lindauer to Associate Head Coach

The Louisville Cardinals announced today that longtime assistant coaches Stephanie Juncker and Chris Lindauer have both been promoted to associate head coach.

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Elijah Winnington Moves to #9 All-Time With 3:42.65 400 Free At Aussie Trials

Elijah Winnington leads a resurgence of Australian strength in the 400 free, setting a world-leading time and moving to #9 all-time with his win at Trials.

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2021 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

The 2021 Swimming Australia Olympic Trials get underway today with heats of nine events. Follow along for live coverage and updates.

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2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Breeja Larson Announces Retirement

2012 Olympic gold medalist and NCAA champion Breeja Larson announced today that she is officially retiring from competitive swimming.

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2016 Olympian Jacob Pebley Will Not Be Swimming at U.S. Olympic Trials

2016 Olympian Jacob Pebley announced Thursday that he will not be swimming at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. He was 6th in the 200 back at the 2019 World Championships.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Old School Meets New School In Men’s 200 IM

World record holder Ryan Lochte may be swimming next to guys almost half his age as vies for his 5th-straight spot on the USA Olympic Team in this event.

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