Why 2nd-Placers Aren’t Officially U.S. Olympians Yet (But Why They Will Be)
Many fans are asking why second-place finishers aren’t being officially announced as Olympians yet. We dig into the selection criteria to explain why.
2021 French Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Follow along here for live coverage during the second night of racing during the 2021 French Elite Swimming Championships.
James Plage Passes Fran Crippen For #11 All-Time In 17-18 US 800 Free History
18-year-old James Plage dropped seven seconds to go 7:56.87 in the 800 free at this morning’s Olympic Trials prelims, #11 all-time for U.S. 17-18s.
Matt Fallon Moves To #2 All-Time In US 17-18 200 Breast With 2:10.13 At Trials
Greater Somerset Valley YMCA’s Matt Fallon moved to #2 all-time in USA Swimming’s 17-18 200 breast ranks with a 2:10.13 in heats of the Olympic Trials.
Jack Alexy Shatters Dressel’s NAG Record in 17-18 100m Freestyle, Posts 48.69
Several swimmers moved up the all-time 100 free rankings in the 17-18 age group, including Jack Alexy, who set a new NAG in the event.
2021 US Olympic Trials Day 3 Race Video: Watch King, Murphy Defend Their Titles
Check out race videos from last night’s thrilling races in the women’s 100 back and 100 breast and men’s 100 back and 200 free.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 4 Prelims Preview
On day four, Caeleb Dressel will swim his second event of the meet: the 100 free. He’s the top seed with a time of 46.96, .43 ahead of 2nd seed Ryan Held.
2021 Australian Olympic Trials – Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Emma McKeon challenged Cate Campbell’s Australian record in the 100 free this morning. McKeon and Campbell lead a packed field in tonight’s final.
2021 French Olympic Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Follow along here for live results from day 2 prelims at the 2021 French Elite Swimming Championships in Chartres, France.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Lilly King was fired up after posting a world-leading 1:04.72 in the women’s 100 breast semis, and has her first chance to qualify for the Olympics tonight.
2021 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
See what transpires down under as day 5 of the Australian Olympic Trials gets underway in South Australia featuring Mitch Larkin and more.
Smith on the USA Men’s 4×200 Free: “I Think We’ll Be All Set”
100 back champ Ryan Murphy spoke on the ups and downs of the last five years, while the top 4 men in the 200 free expressed optimism about the 4×200 relay.
Regan Smith on Kaylee McKeown’s Record-Breaking Swim: “It Inspired Me.”
Lilly King and Regan Smith spoke with the press after their respective wins tonight in the 100 back and 100 breaststroke events.
Australian Olympic Roster Update Through Day 4 of Trials
The Australian roster for Tokyo continues to grow with each passing day, though day 4 did bring about some sole qualifiers in unexpected events.
With 2:12.8 IM At Trials, Leah Hayes Passes Kukors For #12 In 15-16 History
Leah Hayes and Charlotte Hook both went lifetime-bests in tonight’s Olympic Trials semifinal of the 200 IM, both cracking the top 20 in age group history.
