Ed Moses Will Not Swim In Omaha
Despite qualifying for the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials in the 100m breaststroke at the end of May, the former Olympic gold medallist Ed Moses stated in an Instagram post that he will not be racing in the 100m breaststr
The Best Race To Watch Each Night Of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
The men’s 100 back shapes up to be one of the races of the meet, with defending Olympic champion Matt Grevers looking to fend off the world’s #1 and #3 ranked swimmers: David Plummer and Ryan Murphy.
“This is our Superbowl week” Chuck Wielgus on Olympic Trials (VIDEO)
“This is our Superbowl week,” said Chuck Wielgus, Executive Director of USA Swimming, referring to the Olympic Trials in Omaha….
Olympic Trials Press Conferences Photo Vault: Phelps, Franklin, & More
Simone Manuel, Matt Grevers, Missy Franklin, Michael Phelps, Bob Bowman, Maya DiRado, and the NBC News team all held press conferences on the final day before the competition begins in Omaha.
Maya Dirado Definitely Not in 200 Fly, 200 Free is a Maybe (VIDEO)
Maya Dirado, who could come out of Trials as the fastest American IM’er headed to Rio, talked about her training…
Michael Phelps Shows Off Warmup Pool Day Before Olympic Trials Start
The greatest-ever, Michael Phelps, went live again on Facebook this morning. https://www.facebook.com/michaelphelps/videos/10153774118166247/ Phelps talks with some of his training partners at…
Members of U.S. Olympic Squad to Sign “Rio Flip Flop” Upon Making Team
Remember the Olympic Trials telephone booth installation from 2012? This time around, it’s getting a little more tropical.
Matt Grevers on the 100 Back: “I Want to Hold My Title” (Video)
In the conference, Grevers discussed the highly anticipated matchup between himself, David Plummer, and Ryan Murphy in that event. He expects it to be one of the fastest races of the meet, and thinks it’s possible for all 3 of them to be right there with the World Record.
Dana Vollmer: “The Hard Times Have Made Me Stronger Than Ever” (Video)
Vollmer’s family has made the whole experience different for her. The combination of perspective, emotional strength, and being able to feel like she can handle anything life throws at her has made her swim faster.
Beisel Talks Milk Life Endorsment and Singing with Allison Schmitt
“Schmitty and I would always sing the song “Cheers” by Rihanna before every race and I think that’s why we swam so well, because we were genuinely having fun.”
Watch: Todd Schmitz on 2012 “Call Me Maybe,” Culture of U.S. Team
“In the team’s area at the Olympics, the American almost always have the most athletes sitting there because they’re truly invested in it. As kids finish the meet, you’ll listen to them walk into the next session like, ‘Alright! I’m the number one cheerleader now!'”
Missy Franklin: “I’m going to be ready when I need to be ready”(Video)
Missy Franklin sat down for a press conference today in Omaha discussing the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials.
U.S. National Teamer Claire Adams Breaks Hand the Week Before Trials
USA Swimming National Team member Claire Adams has broken her hand and undergone surgery, but still plans to compete at this…
Conor Dwyer Talks Altitude and Reuniting with Bob Bowman (VIDEO)
Conor Dwyer is one of the most interesting cases coming in to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. He’s 27-years old,…
Dan Hicks: No Other Sport Has “A More Eclectic Group of Personalities”
Watch as NBC’s Dan Hicks and Michele Tafoya discuss the personalities of the U.S. Olympic contenders.
