2024 Trials Day 4 Prelims Overreaction: 2 Fly Swim Off Dreams Dashed and Other Ramblings
I spent much of the morning focused on other news but in between those stories, I jotted down these thoughts, and no this article wasn’t written by Laura Rosado.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
After a three-day wait, Caeleb Dressel will make his U.S. Olympic Trials debut this morning in the heats of the men’s 100 freestyle.
Katie Ledecky Confirms She’s Not Planning On Swimming 200 Free In Paris
Ledecky said she won’t swim the 200 free in Paris “if all goes well” in the 800 and 1500 free later this week in Indianapolis.
Five Time Olympian Dara Torres Taking Boston College Head Coach Position
One of the most decorated Olympians in US History, Dara Torres will be moving to Boston to take over as the BC Head Swimming and Diving Coach.
The Non-Swimmer’s Guide to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials (Part 1)
Send this article to the non-swimmers in your life, bless their hearts, when they ask how the meet is going (through day 3).
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Chase Kalisz Scratches 200 Fly (Day 4 Finals Scratches)
After qualifying 7th in prelims, Kalisz scratched the 200 fly. Two swimmers tied for 16th, but can now breathe a sigh of relief.
Paige Madden, Erin Gemmell FULL Press Conference (200 Free)
After finishing 3rd and 4th in the women’s 200 freestyle, Paige Madden and Erin Gemmell each discuss their journey to making the Paris Olympic team.
Drew Kibler, Luke Hobson, Chris Guiliano, & Kieran Smith FULL Press Conference
Drew Kibler, Luke Hobson, Chris Guiliano, and Kieran Smith discuss Team USA’s prospects on the international stage in the men’s 800 free relay
Lydia Jacoby Scratches 200 Breast at U.S. Trials, “I will be back. And I will be better.”
Jacoby made the announcement on her Instagram account this morning. She was seeded 3rd on the psych sheets with her time from the 2023 Mare Nostrum.
Emma Weber on Surprise Olympic Berth: “I looked up and I go ‘I don’t think that’s right'”
Virginia Sophomore Emma Weber clocked a big personal best in the 100 breast in last night’s final. This time was good for 2nd and an Olympic berth
Kassidy Cook, Sarah Bacon Qualify for U.S. Olympic Diving Team in Synchronized 3-Meter
Cook and Bacon were the first two divers to qualify for Paris as they scored 629.82 points in the women’s 3-meter synchro on the opening day of trials.
Jack Alexy Breaks U.S. Open Record In 100 Free, Becomes #8 Performer All-Time
Alexy now ties Kyle Chalmers as the eight-fastest performer of all-time, and is just 0.12 seconds away from the American record in the event.
Carl Bloebaum and Logan Robinson Tied for 16th in 200 Fly; Swim-Off Avoided (UPDATED)
Carl Bloebaum and Logan Robinson tied for 16th in the men’s 200 butterfly prelims, but Chase Kalisz’s scratch saved them from a swim-off.
Lilly King FULL Press Conference After Qualifying for Third Olympic Games
King speaks on swimming fast in the state of Indiana and the perspective she’s gained from her first Olympic Games in Rio.
Carson Foster No-Shows 200 Fly And 100 Free, His Third And Fourth No-Shows Of Olympic Trials
This is the third and fourth time this meet in which Foster no-showed an event, rather than scratching the night beforehand.
