U.S. Olympic Trials

Comparing Olympic Trials’ Top 3 Seeds From 2012 To 2016: Men’s Edition

Whereas Ryan Lochte held 4 top seeds headed into the 2012 Olympic Trials, this year’s highly anticipated meet sees Phelps hold 3 #1 spots.

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2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: Can Lochte Hold On To The 400m IM?

The 400m IM at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials looks to be another case of old vs new, pinning multi-time Olympic gold medallist Ryan Lochte and Olympic gold medallist Tyler Clary against a top tier group of collegiate standouts.

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YES, You Can Stream the Olympic Swimming Trials on NBC Sports LIVE

Since posting NBC’s Olympic Trials television schedule earlier this week, we’ve been flooded with questions about how to watch it…

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LOCAL Beer, Patio and Kitchen Will be ‘SwimSwam HQ’ in Omaha

Looking for something to do in between, or after, sessions in Omaha, Nebraska next week at the 2016 U.S. Olympic…

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Pick ‘Em Contest, Presented by TYR

The overall contest winner will receive a TYR Avictor suit.

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Versatile Elizabeth Beisel Entered In 9 Events At Olympic Trials

Elizabeth Beisel is listed an incredible 9 times on the U.S. Olympic Trials psych sheets, although scratches across several events are likely.

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Mick and Kevin Litherland Entered for Omaha After Missing NZ OLY Team

Two of the Litherland triplets, Mick and Kevin, tried for the New Zealand Olympic Team this spring but came up short. Nevertheless, their names showed up on the psych sheets for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials.

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Why The New Relay Rule Shouldn’t Be A Problem For The American Men

Here is why the Americans shouldn’t be worried about taking six swimmers in the relays to the Rio Games, even after the 400 free relay debacle of 2015.

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Reece Whitley and Michael Andrew Swim Side-by-Side for History

Reece Whitley (left) and Michael Andrew (right) could be the faces of U.S. swimming for the next decade. And for that, we should be thankful.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Weather Forecast – Cooler Than Last Time

This year’s Olympic Trials are looking out to be very hot, similar to those in 2012.

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Matt Grevers Enters 200 Back, Plus 3 More Races at USOT

Released today, the psych sheets for the US Olympic Trials show that Matt Grevers is entered in the 200 backstroke.

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2012 Relay Gold Medalist Matt McLean Absent From Trials Psych Sheets

Having battled a shoulder injury for almost more than a year, 2012 Olympian Matt McLean has opted out of vying for a spot on the U.S roster for Rio.

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2016 Olympic Trials Psych Sheet Shows 8.4% Fewer Swims Than in 2012

David Plummer is first of the 192 entrants in the men’s 100 back at 2016 Olympic Trials. There are 44% more 100 backstrokers this year than in 2012.

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Michael Phelps Enters 200 Free, Four Others For US Trials

Michael Phelps is entered in five events for the US Olympic Trials, including the 200 free.

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Elizabeth Pelton Not Entered in the 200 IM at Olympic Trials

Elizabeth Pelton is not entered in the 200 IM at Olympic Trials.

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