U.S. Olympic Trials

Carson Foster on Redemption Trials Swim: “It’s so fun to love swimming like that again”

At the 2021 Olympic Trials, Carson Foster finished 3rd in the 400 IM to nearly miss a spot in Tokyo. Last night in Indianapolis, he got redemption.

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Engineer, Expecting Dad Nic Fink Qualifies for Second Olympics (FULL Press Conference)

Nic Fink has gone through a TON of changes since his first Olympics 3 years ago in Tokyo, but he was still able to qualify for his 2nd Olympic Games

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 3 Prelims Preview

Day three dawns upon us with a short prelim’s session of just three events: the Women’s 400 IM, the Women’s 100 Back and the Men’s 800 Free.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Olivia Smoliga (#4) Withdraws from 1Back (Day 3 Prelims Scratches)

Day 3 dawns with a few scratches as swimmers look to either build upon their successes or pare down their schedules to give them their best shot at making the team.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Swims You Might Have Missed (Day 2)

Owen McDonald had a strong 200 free in the morning in front of his new hometown crowd, and more swims you might have missed on day 2 of Olympic Trials.

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Torri Huske and Regan Smith Become #3 and #5 100 Fly Performers Ever, But Smith Misses Paris

Huske and Smith both moved up the top five performers of all-time list, but Smith missed the Olympic team — showing just how deep the 100 fly is in the U.S.

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Hunter Armstrong Explains Slipping on Start in 100 Back Semi

World Champion Hunter Armstrong appeared to slip off of his start in heat 2 of the 100 back semi-finals tonight, noticeably coming up behind the pack

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WATCH: Armstrong Rallies, Walsh & Foster Earn First Olympic Berths (Day 2 Race Videos)

Gretchen Walsh ripping the #2 100 fly in history and Hunter Armstrong rallying from a slip in the 100 back were two of the big highlights from Night 2.

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2024 U.S. Olympics Trials: Foster Does It: Redemption after Three Years of Agony

Carson Foster fought off the demons that plagued him 3 years ago in this very event and is now for the first time a US Olympian.

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Aaron Shackell Wins 200 Free Swim-Off; First Swim-Off For Finals Since 2008

Shackell did it again in front of a roaring home crowd, swimming past Daniel Diehl on the final stretch to earn a spot in the 200 free tomorrow night.

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2024 US Olympic Trials Day 2: Roster Update

Gretchen Walsh booked her ticket to Paris and as the newly minted World Record holder, she immediately becomes the favorite for the gold in Paris.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

All eyes will be on Gretchen Walsh in the final of the women’s 100 fly, as the newly-minted world record holder looks to qualify for her first Olympic Games.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Armstrong Battles Back From a Poor Start to Safely Make the Semis

Hunter Armstrong recovered from a bad start, to power through on the back half and come back from 8th to finish runner up in the second semifinal.

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Aaron Shackell & Daniel Diehl to Swim-Off for Lane 8 in 200 Free Final at U.S. Olympic Trials

Shackell already booked his ticket to Paris on night 1, but this could be Diehl’s (pictured) first shot at an Olympic berth.

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46-Year-Old Gabby Rose: “I want women, in particular, to not be afraid to be strong”

46-year-old Gabby Rose made the semi-final of the 100 breast at the 2024 US Olympic Trials after a long hiatus from competitive swimming

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