Katie Meili: I’ve never had a rush of emotion like this (Video)
Meili was a safe second behind King in 1:06.07, putting up the sixth fastest time in the world this season.
2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials Preview
The 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials begin this Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Conor Dwyer: This is a big step in my career (Video)
Dwyer gets his hand on the wall for his 2nd individual and 3rd overall event in Rio
David Plummer: It’s good to be in this spot (Video)
David Plummer finally secured his olympic spot with a 2nd place finish in the 100 Backstroke
SMU’s Fletcher Selected To Represent Bermuda In Rio
Breaststroke specialist Julian Fletcher has added his name to the list of Mustangs who will represent their country at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this August. Fletcher is one of eight athletes from Bermuda currently qualified for the event and will swim the 100-meter breaststroke.
Kathleen Baker: I was like “Don’t look at the jumbotron!” (Video)
In one of the most anticipated finals of the night, Smoliga and Baker managed to hold on to their positions as the top 100m backstrokers
Townley Haas: That was the best race of my life (Video)
As they all stretched into the wall Haas got the magic touch with a 1:45.66 to Dwyer’s 1:45.67 to punch in his ticket to Rio.
Phelps: Tomorrow I just want to get out there and race (Video)
Michael Phelps cruised through the second semifinal of the men’s 200m butterfly smooth as can be in the water, dropping a 1:55.17 to lead the way through the semis into tomorrow night’s finals.
Olympic Roster: No Defending Champions after Night Three
Olivia Smoliga is the new 100 back Olympian!
CW Coach Kelton Graham Fired for Soliciting Prostitution in Omaha
Club Wolverine head coach Kelton Graham was arrested in Omaha today on charges of soliciting prostitution. He plead guilty and was charged with a one day jail sentence.
Lilly King: Everything has finally paid off (Video)
Lilly King secured her spot on the Olympic roster to represent the stars and stripes in Rio.
Olivia Smoliga: I never doubted myself (Video)
Smoliga charged on the last 20 meters and pushed out in front to grab the win in 59.02.
2016 Olympic Trials Pick ‘Em: Night 3 Scores
Ryan Murphy was the favorite according to our readers in the men’s 100 backstroke. He got the win tonight to earn a spot on the Olympic team.
Ryan Murphy: Tonight felt like my night (Video)
Murphy got his hand on the wall first securing his spot on the Olympic roster in 52.26
Paralympic Champion Justin Zook Named St. Catherine Head Coach
The St. Catherine University swimming and diving team has established itself as one of the most consistent teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). This upcoming season, the team looks to continue this success under the guidance of Justin Zook, who has been named the next head coach of the program Athletic Director Eric Stacey announced on June 28.
