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1007 Swimmers Qualify For 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials As Updated Psych Sheets Released

Kaitlyn Dobler will compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials as the updated psych sheets show her as the #3 seed in the women’s 100 breast and #6 in the 200 breast.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: It’s Douglass’ Turn To Take The Reins In The 200 Breast

After two straight years of finishing second to Lilly King, will newly-minted American record Kate Douglass finally come out on top this year?

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Who Will Step Up For Second Spot in the Women’s 200 Fly?

Regan Smith should have no problem picking up a victory in the women’s 200 fly at the Olympic Trials, with the real battle projected to come for second place.

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Pioneering Astronaut Suni Williams Was the Captain of Navy’s Swim Team in College

Astronaut Suni Williams (right) piloted the first-ever operational mission flight of the Boeing Starliner last week, arriving at the International Space Station with Josh Cassada (left).

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle for Second Brewing Behind Ledecky in the 800 Free

With Katie Ledecky almost a lock to secure her 4th straight Olympic berth in the 800 freestyle, there’s a battle brewing for the second spot on the roster.

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TWO Schroeder YMCA Backstrokers Punch Last-Minute Trials Cuts on Sunday

17-year-old Alana Berlin (above) and 14-year-old Maggie Dickinson are both now eligible to compete at the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials.

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Two-Time NCAA ‘B’ Finalist Nicole Maier Transfers To Florida

Maier brings to the Gators her versatility and NCAA qualifying abilities in sprint freestyle, mid-distance freestyle, and the IM races.

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Who Is NOT Swimming at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, Despite Qualifying

Former Stanford swimmer Daniel Roy is among those absent from the psych sheet despite blasting the fourth-fastest 200 breast time among Americans this season.

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2024 Olympic Trials Previews: Will Ryan Murphy Stay Atop the 200 Back Field?

While Murphy has been a mainstay on the international stage since 2016, a tightly-bunched field behind him will seek to make their mark in Indy.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Intense Battle Shaping Up For 2nd in the Men’s 800 Free

Bobby Finke is the undisputed favorite in the men’s 800 free. There’s a close race brewing for 2nd that could come down to the touch between multiple men.

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Olympic Champion Missy Franklin Discusses Life Lessons in Swim Ahead of 2024 Olympic Trials

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Olympic Trials with Franklin, who will be in Indianapolis with the USA Swimming Foundation and as media

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Countdown to US Olympic Trials: Social Media Edition

Local athletes tried out the pool in Lucas Oil Stadium after construction completed last week. An Eiffel Tower replica is also being built in the city.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 61.7% Pick Men’s 100 Free As Most Competitive Relay Event At U.S. Trials

With relay selection and up to six Olympic spots up for grabs, there is a little extra something in the air in the 100 and 200 free at the U.S. Olympic Trials

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Only 17 Olympic Qualifying Swim Meets Remain Globally for Paris 2024 Games

The upcoming US Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, Indiana are one of 17 remaining opportunities for swimmers around the world to qualify for Paris.

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After a Decade Away From Swimming, 32-Year-Old Kim Ruiz Qualifies for First Olympic Trials

Kim Ruiz didn’t have any big goals at first, but she quickly regained her old form with the Masters program at New Wave Swim Team under coach Laura Goodwin.

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