Thursday Start Lists: No Phelps in 100 Free Prelims
Michael Phelps is surprisingly sitting out of the 100 free prelims (photo courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Natalie Coughlin, 3rd place 100 Backstroke
Natalie Coughlin held was a shining example of sportsmanship after finishing third in the 100 back at the US Olympic Trials.
Post Race Interviews: Women 200 Freestyle Semi-Finals [Videos]
Shannon Vreeland qualified 2nd for the 200 free final, and young guns Missy Franklin and Chelsea Chanault will be in the mix as well.
Missy Franklin Breaks 100 Back American Record
No word if Missy still “Tebows” now that Tim is in New York. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Franklin is ready for her double tonight
Miss Franklin will have the 200 free semi-final and the 100 back final on night 2 at the US Olympic Swimming Trials. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
77% of Prelims Swims Slower Than Seed Time at Trials on Wednesday
Best times are becoming incredibly rare in Omaha (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/SwimImage.com)
Caroline McElhany Scratches 200 IM Semifinal, Penn State Bumped In
In a bit of a surprising move, Texas A&M’s Caroline McElhany scratched the women’s 200 IM semi-final after coming from an…
Caitlin Leverenz post 200 IM prelims
Caitlin Leverenz says she doesn’t feel as much pressure since she’s made the team, but she’s still hoping for more than one event in London. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Elizabeth Beisel Scratches 200 Free
Elizabeth Beisel has scratched the semi-final of the 200 free for Wednesday, after qualifying 13th in 1:59.79. There have been…
Elizabeth Beisel is swimming a lot this week
After this interview Elizabeth Beisel scratched the 200 free. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Michael Flach chose Fly over Free
Michael Flach is one of the best mid-dsistance freestylers in the country, but decided his best race at Olympic Trials would be 200 Fly. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Megan Romano says the 2 free is her best shot
Megan Romano will double up in the 100 back final and the 200 free semi tonight, but says her chips are in the 200 free basket.
Teresa Crippen feeling better but still not 100%
Teresa Crippen got her first swim out of the way with a 2:00.73 in the 200 free. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Liz Pelton Scratches 100 Back Final
T2 Aquatics’ Liz Pelton has scratched the 100 backstroke final, according to the start lists. She was not swimming well in…
