Why 2nd-Placers Aren’t Officially U.S. Olympians Yet (But Why They Will Be)
Many fans are asking why second-place finishers aren’t being officially announced as Olympians yet. We dig into the selection criteria to explain why.
Katie Ledecky Previews 200/1500 Free Double
At the 2016 Trials, when Ledecky didn’t have to swim the 1500 free heats on the same day, she was 1:55.10 in the semi-finals
James Plage Passes Fran Crippen For #11 All-Time In 17-18 US 800 Free History
18-year-old James Plage dropped seven seconds to go 7:56.87 in the 800 free at this morning’s Olympic Trials prelims, #11 all-time for U.S. 17-18s.
No Scratches For Day 4 Finals In Omaha; Prenot Withdraws As First Alternate
Josh Prenot has withdrawn his position as the first alternate in the men’s 200 breaststroke semi-finals.
SwimSwam’s Top Ten Comments Through Olympic Trials Day 4 Prelims
We’ve pulled some of our favorite comments from the live recaps of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II so far, through the day four prelims session.
Lilly King, Regan Smith y Ryan Murphy se clasifican para los JJOO de Tokio
La tercera jornada de Trials USA nos ha dejado a las grandes estrellas clasificadas para Tokio, con Lilly King, Ryan Murphy y Regan Smith ya en el Team USA.
Hunter Armstrong: “It is kinda nice, though, to have people taller than me”
Armstrong surprised many when he popped off with a 52.67 swim in the semi-finals, and he went almost a full two-tenths quicker tonight
Defending U.S. Olympic Trials Champion Josh Prenot Misses 200 Breast Semifinal
American Record holder Josh Prenot finished 17th in this morning’s 200 breast prelims, missing the semifinal by about one third of a second.
Matt Fallon Moves To #2 All-Time In US 17-18 200 Breast With 2:10.13 At Trials
Greater Somerset Valley YMCA’s Matt Fallon moved to #2 all-time in USA Swimming’s 17-18 200 breast ranks with a 2:10.13 in heats of the Olympic Trials.
Jack Alexy Shatters Dressel’s NAG Record in 17-18 100m Freestyle, Posts 48.69
Several swimmers moved up the all-time 100 free rankings in the 17-18 age group, including Jack Alexy, who set a new NAG in the event.
Kieran Smith Prefers 100 FR Over 800 FR For Day 4 Trials Prelims
After qualifying for Tokyo in the 200/400 free, Kieran Smith has decided to compete for one of the 4×100 free relay spots over the 800 free.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 3 Finals Photo Vault
Night 3 of the US Olympic Trials saw many qualify for their first Olympic team as well as some veterans, and the greatest time trial of all time.
2021 US Olympic Trials Day 3 Race Video: Watch King, Murphy Defend Their Titles
Check out race videos from last night’s thrilling races in the women’s 100 back and 100 breast and men’s 100 back and 200 free.
Regan Smith on Making First Olympic Team: “That was stressful, that was tough”
Regan Smith came through over an elite field to win the women’s 100 backstroke and qualify for her first ever Olympic team
Michael Andrew’s Unique Journey In Becoming A U.S. Olympian
Michael Andrew has been coached by his father for his entire career, and now he’s a U.S. Olympian.
