Five Already-Qualified 2016 Olympic Teamers Scratch Prelims on Day 4
A large number of top-flight swimmers have scratched out of prelims this morning, including third seed 200 flier Maya DiRado, who is resting for the 200 IM tonight.
2016 Olympic Trials ‘Guess the Times’ Contest: Night 3 Results
Olivia Smoliga came up golden in the women’s 100 backstroke. How did our readers fare in predicting her winning time?
Jack Conger: I didn’t want to be watching tomorrow night (Video)
Jack Conger ran out of pool and couldn’t take down the two leaders, ultimately finishing third with a 1:45.77.
Texas Boys Continue Eddie Reese’s U.S. Relay Legacy in 200 Free Final
Across prelims and finals swimmers, Reese had at least three Longhorns on U.S. relays at the Games in 2000, 2004, and 2008, and that was the case for multiple relays in 2000 and 2004.
Katie Meili: I’ve never had a rush of emotion like this (Video)
Meili was a safe second behind King in 1:06.07, putting up the sixth fastest time in the world this season.
Conor Dwyer: This is a big step in my career (Video)
Dwyer gets his hand on the wall for his 2nd individual and 3rd overall event in Rio
David Plummer: It’s good to be in this spot (Video)
David Plummer finally secured his olympic spot with a 2nd place finish in the 100 Backstroke
Kathleen Baker: I was like “Don’t look at the jumbotron!” (Video)
In one of the most anticipated finals of the night, Smoliga and Baker managed to hold on to their positions as the top 100m backstrokers
Townley Haas: That was the best race of my life (Video)
As they all stretched into the wall Haas got the magic touch with a 1:45.66 to Dwyer’s 1:45.67 to punch in his ticket to Rio.
Phelps: Tomorrow I just want to get out there and race (Video)
Michael Phelps cruised through the second semifinal of the men’s 200m butterfly smooth as can be in the water, dropping a 1:55.17 to lead the way through the semis into tomorrow night’s finals.
Olympic Roster: No Defending Champions after Night Three
Olivia Smoliga is the new 100 back Olympian!
Lilly King: Everything has finally paid off (Video)
Lilly King secured her spot on the Olympic roster to represent the stars and stripes in Rio.
Olivia Smoliga: I never doubted myself (Video)
Smoliga charged on the last 20 meters and pushed out in front to grab the win in 59.02.
2016 Olympic Trials Pick ‘Em: Night 3 Scores
Ryan Murphy was the favorite according to our readers in the men’s 100 backstroke. He got the win tonight to earn a spot on the Olympic team.
Ryan Murphy: Tonight felt like my night (Video)
Murphy got his hand on the wall first securing his spot on the Olympic roster in 52.26
