U.S. Olympic Trials

Santo Condorelli Eligibility Appeal Rejected; No Entry at U.S. Olympic Trials

Condorelli, who has previously represented Canada (2016) and Italy on the Olympic stage (2021), was deemed ineligible to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials

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Unbeatable Theatre: U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Start Now

It all begins, the most inspiring, exciting and pressure-packed event in all of sports: the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Heilman’s Time To Shine In Men’s 200 Fly

After a breakout performance last summer, Thomas Heilman looks like he’s ready to take over as the America’s next great 200 butterfly swimmer.

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Random Stats and Figures for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

Bella Sims is entered in 11 events, the youngest qualifier is 13 years-old, and more random facts as we got down and nerdy with the entry lists.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Douglass Leads Improved Domestic Field In Women’s 100 Free

The United States women have improved leaps and bounds in the 100 free over the last three years, led by Kate Douglass.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: #5 Drew Kibler Out of 400 Free Prelims (Day 1 Scratches)

It’s a light session for scratches, but five men including Kibler are out of the 400 free. Bella Sims is out of the 100 fly to focus on the 400 free.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Index

All eyes will be on Caeleb Dressel at the U.S. Olympic Trials, set to kick off on June 15 in Indianapolis. Follow along with our event-by-event previews here.

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Doping, The NCAA, And King’s Last Olympics: Everything From Pre-U.S. Trials Press Conference

Doping, the state of swimming, and Australian trials were some of the most widely asked-about subjects at a pre-Olympic trials press conference Friday.

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2024 US Olympic Trials: A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown of Some of the Stars’s Schedules

Katie Ledecky, is entered in four events; the 200, 400, 800 and 1500 free, and due to a schedule change from previous years she avoids any doubles.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Experienced Youth, Veterans Collide In Women’s 200 Free

The U.S. has a mix and of experienced veterans and youngsters, both with international experience, who could make for a fast final.

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Breakout Watch: Whose Star Will Rise US Olympic Trials?

Many swimmers are just on the cusp of a major breakout at U.S. Olympic Trials this week in Indy, who is most likely to shock everyone and make the team?

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Caeleb Dressel in His Comeback Era in the 100 Butterfly

Defending Olympic champion and World Record holder Caeleb Dressel was off his game in 2023, but that’s ancient history. In 2024, Dressel is back.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Young Stars Clash in Battle for 2nd Spot in the 1500 Free

Katie Ledecky’s dominance in the 1500 freestyle leaves little doubt that she’ll return to Paris in the event, the only question remains of who will join her.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle Brewing Behind Ledecky In Women’s 400 Free

With Katie Ledecky well clear of the field, the most interesting race in the women’s 400 free will be the fight for the second Olympic roster spot.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: The 50 Free Is Dressel’s Domain

Caeleb Dressel has shown similar in-season form to previous years in the 50 free, indicating he’s the man to beat at the Olympic Trials in Indianapolis.

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