U.S. Olympic Trials

Where are the Swimmers Representing Team USA At the 2024 Olympics From?

Indiana qualified the most swimmers of any state for Team USA’s 2024 Olympic roster, with six swimmers hailing from the Hoosier State.

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Brian Benzing Explains How NCAA Championships Prepared him for Olympic Trials

Towson’s Brian Benzing was a surprise star at the 2024 NCAA Championships, placing 2nd in the 100 breast in 50.59.

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The Next Miss America Beyond Caitlin Clark: Kate Douglass

Douglass’ performances at the U.S. Olympic Trials put her front and center of all American athletes competing at the Paris Olympics.

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Oldest, Youngest, Zodiacs, and Birthday Twins on the 2024 US Olympic Swim Team

Chris Guiliano (left) and Luke Hobson (right) were born on the same fateful day in 2003, rewriting American middle distance history.

SwimSwam Pulse: Walsh’s World Record, Men’s 100 Free Final Biggest U.S. Trials Highlights

Gretchen Walsh’s world record in the 100 fly was clearly SwimSwam reader’s favorite moment of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Luke Whitlock on Making Olympic Team: “I knew I could execute (the race) when it mattered”

After taking the top seed in the 400 free prelims but finishing 5th in the final, the Indiana native executed an excellent race plan in the 800 free

Ella Nelson on Racing at Olympic Trials: “This is it for me”

Nelson made 2 finals at the trials, the 100 and 200 breast, and will leave UVA as one of the most decorated Hoos in history with 20 All-American honors.

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Amusing, Insightful & More: SwimSwam Comment Highlights From The U.S. Olympic Trials

SwimSwam’s live recaps amassed 17,500 comments over nine days of racing at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

Charlie Swanson on Making Surprise First Olympic Team: “I don’t really know what to feel yet”

Swanson is an NCAA All-American for Michigan who graduated in 2020 and specialized in the 400 IM during his time as a Wolverine

Final US Olympic Swimming Trials Ratings Show 26% Increase Over 2021

The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials averaged 3.4 million viewers in prime time on NBC and Peacock last week, a 26% increase from 2021.

2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Reaction Time Analysis

We all see the fastest reaction times in each heat following the start of every race—but do these split-second stats have any real effect on the outcome?

Katie Grimes FULL 2024 US Olympic Trials Mixed Zone Interview

Katie Grimes spoke with the media the morning after taking on a 400 IM/200 Free double in Indianapolis.

Gretchen Walsh’s Instagram Following Jumped by 68% During US Olympic Trials

Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh’s marketing stock is through the roof after setting a World Record and qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

SwimSwam’s Awards For The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Regan Smith was one of the top performers of the U.S. Olympic Trials, setting a new world record in the 100 back and winning two more events decisively.

Beyond “Call Me Maybe”: Music Video Proposals for U.S. Olympic Swim Team

After the 2012 Olympic team made a memorable video on their way to London, what can the squad heading to Paris do as a follow up?