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.
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?
14-year-old Audrey Derivaux on Swimming in an Olympic Trials Final: “It was insane crazy”
On day 3 of the US Olympic Trials, Derivaux made the final of the women’s 400 IM, clocking a personal best of 4:45.23 in the prelims.
Todd DeSorbo FULL 2024 US Trials Mixed Zone Interview (UVA Swimmers, 800 Fr-R, & LCM vs SCY)
Virginia head coach and 2024 US Women’s Olympic head coach Todd DeSorbo spoke with the media during the 2024 US Olympic Trials
How Accurate Were SwimSwam’s Way-Too-Early Olympic Trials Picks?
How accurate were our way-too-early 2024 U.S. Olympic trials predictions? Spoiler alert: we were off by a lot with many of our picks.
Reviewing SwimSwam’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Event Predictions – Men’s Edition
We had a lot of correct predictions at the Trials, but the biggest oversight on the men’s side was the emergence of Chris Guiliano, who made history in Indy.
14-year-old Audrey Derivaux on Swimming in an Olympic Trials Final: “It was insane crazy”
On day 3 of the US Olympic Trials, Derivaux made the final of the women’s 400 IM, clocking a personal best of 4:45.23 in the prelims.
