U.S. Olympic Trials

Breaking Down The Fastest Women’s 100 Fly Performances (Data Visualization)

After four new entries to the women’s 100 fly top-8 performances came during 2024 U.S. Trials, we’re breaking down the splits of the fastest swims in history.

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Katie Ledecky Was (Much) Faster in 3 of 4 Events Versus 2021 Olympic Trials

Katie Ledecky’s final test is yet to come in Paris, but so far, the returns on her new training at the University of Florida show positive signs.

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SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN LIVE | 2024 US Olympic Trials Review

Join Coleman Hodges, David Clossey (aka The Swim Scribe), and NCAA Champ Brendan Burns as we do a deep dive into the 2024 US Olympic Trials.

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U.S. Trials: Through The Lens Photo Vault

We were on deck at U.S. Olympic Trials with photographer Jack Spitser, here are the top photos from the week.

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Reviewing SwimSwam’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Event Predictions – Women’s Edition

Gretchen Walsh surprised many by beating Torri Huske in the women’s 100 fly, smashing the world record to boot.

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Thomas Heilman on Caeleb Dressel: “I really look up to him”

17-year-old Thomas Heilman had already become the youngest male to make the Olympic swimming team since 2000 earlier in the week after winning the 200 fly

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The Solitude Of Prime Numbers: What We’ve Learned From The Newest Three World Records

The three world records swum last week by Titmus, Smith and Walsh have something in common, all the other athletes are extremely close to them

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USA Swimming Reveals 2024 Olympic Games Assistant Coaches

Team USA’s coaching staff includes a mixture of former Olympic head coaches, other veterans, and first-time Olympic coaches.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 9 Finals Live Recap

Bobby Finke aims to sweep the men’s distance races for the second straight U.S. Olympic Trials by winning in the 1500 free on the last night of the meet.

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A Changing Of The Guard Looms In The Women’s 50 Freestyle (U.S. Trials Day 9 Finals Preview)

Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske swam big PBs in the women’s 50 freestyle semis, which Abbey Weitzeil and Simone Manuel will aim to respond to in the final.

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Luca Urlando, Keaton Jones, Charlie Swanson, Ryan Held, & Josh Matheny FULL Press Conference

5 men were confirmed tonight onto the US Olympic team, including Luca Urlando, Keaton Jones, Charlie Swanson, Ryan Held, & Josh Matheny.

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Erika Connolly, Anna Peplowski, & Abbey Weitzeil FULL Press Conference

3 more women were confirmed for the Olympic team tonight, including Erika Connolly, Anna Peplowski, and Abbey Weitzeil.

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Here Come the Irish: The Rise of Notre Dame Swimming

The Fighting Irish have been riding a wave of momentum that goes beyond breakout star Chris Guiliano, and it’s powered by a community of family and alumni.

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Caeleb Dressel: “I don’t know if I’ll ever go a best time ever again”

Dressel spoke candidly about where he’s at in his career, stating he’s not sure if he will ever go a best time again. But he sure is trying.

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Kate Douglass & Alex Walsh FULL 200 IM Press Conference

As expected, Kate Douglass and Alex Walsh dominated the women’s 200 IM in Indianapolis, both qualifying for the event for their 2nd Olympics in a row.

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