U.S. Olympic Trials

Mike Parratto’s Daughter Made Paris. 40 Minutes Later, His Former Swimmer Broke A World Record

On Tuesday night, Mike Parratto’s daughter Jessica qualified for the Paris Olympics. 40 minutes later, his former swimmer Regan Smith broke a world record.

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WATCH: Duke Head Coach Brian Barnes Discusses Kaelyn Gridley, His First Full Season, & More

Barnes talked to SwimSwam about training his swimmers for trials, as well as what it was like to coach his first full season as a head coach.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

2021 Tokyo Silver Medalist Alex Walsh will have just one opportunity to join her sister, Gretchen on the plane to Paris, as she swim the 200 IM.

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The City of Sports Cheers on Indiana Swimmers: A Brief Case Study

Is the home crowd propelling Indiana-trained swimmers to stellar swims? SwimSwam digs into the data.

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How Do The World Records From 1981 Compare To Today?

Some events have taken a seismic leap forward in the last four decades, but the women’s 200 fly has remained incredibly stable.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: 4 of 5 No-Shows in the 100 Butterfly Heats are 200 IM Finalists

There were five lanes left empty this morning in the heats of the men’s 100 butterfly; four of those swimmers are in the 200 IM final tonight.

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NBC Boasts 20% Jump on Viewership for 2024 Olympic Swimming Trials on Early Returns

Record-setting crowds have been matched by an increase in television viewership for the US Olympic Swimming Trials – though comparisons to 2021 are probably premature.

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Short Course Worlds Gold Medalist Dakota Luther Announces Retirement

Luther has been one of the U.S.’s top 200 fly specialists since 2017 when she earned her first Worlds berth.

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Ryan Murphy: “Keaton (Jones) might be more competitive than I am”

Ryan Murphy became the first man to qualify for the US Olympic team in both the 100 and 200 backstroke for 3 straight Olympics last night

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Cal’s Keaton Jones on Making Olympic Team: “It’s Backstroke U for a reason”

For the 3rd Olympics in a row, Ryan Murphy will represent the United States in the 200 back and another Cal Golden Bear will be his running mate

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Katie Grimes Drops 800 Free For 2 BK Final (Day 7 Prelims Scratches)

Katie Grimes, a 2021 Olympian in the 800 Free has scratched the event today, to better prepare for her 200 back final, where she is the 4th seed.

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U.S. Trials Night 6 Photo Vault

We are on deck at U.S. Olympic Trials with photographer Jack Spitser, here are the top photos from night 6 of finals.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Ryan Murphy looks pick up the win in the 200 back tonight and sweep the backstroke events at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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2024 Olympic Trials Day 6 Roster Update: 4 More Doubles Means No Roster Issues for the Women

All four women’s roster slots in tonight’s two finals went to women who had already qualified, so the women will have no problem taking all eligible swimmers.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Swim-Off Palooza Continues – Kulow & Chaney Tie (AGAIN!!!)

I asked for more swim-offs and we got them. Kulow and Chaney have now dead-heated twice in the 50 free and are vying for a spot in tomorrow’s final..

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