Simone Manuel on 2021 Olympic berth: “I don’t quit”
Simone Manuel has always thrived under pressure, and she delivered in spades in tonight’s women’s 50 free final, getting her hand on the wall first
Michael Andrew Set For History With Entries In Breaststroke and Freestyle
After placing 2nd in the men’s 50 free final, Andrew is set to be the first U.S. Olympian to compete in both breaststroke and non-IM events at the Olympics.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 8 Finals Live Recap
All eyes will be on Simone Manuel tonight as the four-time Olympic medalist has her last chance to get on the U.S. Olympic team.
Caeleb Dressel Ties His Own American Record with 21.04 50 Free
The win gives Dressel his 3rd individual event for Tokyo, and puts him in line for a 7-event schedule in Tokyo when relays are included.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 8 Finals Preview
On the slate tonight will be the men’s and women’s 50-meter free finals, the fastest event in the pool, and the men’s 1500 free final, the longest event.
Annie Lazor on Ideal Performance: “I’m saving that swim for Tokyo”
Lazor blew by everyone on the third 50, splitting 35.97, and then extended the gap coming home for the victory, touching for her first Olympic berth
Sapp Takes Down Trio of American Records on Final Day of Paralympic Trials
Sapp’s records were a part of a slew that fell throughout the final day of competition at the United States Paralympic Trials.
Erika Brown on Olympic Berth: “With each 100 I swam I got better”
Brown, who was a bit off early in the meet, failing to advance out of the heats in the 200 free and 100 fly, stepped up big when it mattered
Bethany Galat: “I always love racing and I’m going to really miss it”
Galat, who was a best of 2:21.77 in 2017, took fourth in 2:22.81. The fourth-place time this year would’ve won the 2016 final by more than a second
Lilly King: “I heard our names being called as we were going down the stretch”
In undoubtedly the most emotionally-charged finish of the meet, training partners Annie Lazor and Lilly King went 1-2 in the women’s 200 breaststroke
Bacon: “It’s Exciting to See It Can Be Anybody’s Game for First and Second”
Rhyan White and Phoebe Bacon shared Saturday evening after an exhilarating race that saw them upsetting world record Regan Smith for the win in the 200 back.
Chase Kalisz on 200 IM: “I certainly think I have a lot more to give in that”
Chase Kalisz joined Andrew sub-33 on breast in 32.77 as he locks in a second for the Games with a runner-up finish in 1:56.97.
Race Video: Watch Caeleb Dressel And Tom Shields Go 1-2 In The 100 Butterfly
Caeleb Dressel and Tom Shields pulled off the 1-2 finish in the men’s 100 butterfly, securing their spots on the 2021 Olympic team in the event.
Race Videos: Watch Hinds, Lazor, Mefford, Brown Qualify For Their 1st Olympics
Check out race videos from all four finals on day 6 of the 2021 US Olympic Trials where 3 women and 1 man secured a spot on their first-ever Olympic squad.
Race Video: Watch 15-Year-Old Katie Grimes Qualify For Tokyo In The 800 Free
Joining world record holder Katie Ledkecky, 15-year-old Grimes will be making her way to Tokyo this summer after placing 2nd in the 800 freestyle.
