Elizabeth Beisel

2016 US Olympic Trials: Day One Prelims Live Recap

The 2016 U.S Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska begin this morning with five races, and inevitably six Olympic roster spots that will be up for grabs in finals.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day One Finals Preview

Tonight will feature the first of this week’s Olympic-qualifying events, including a showdown between Chase Kalisz and Ryan Lochte in the 400 IM.

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“Lochte Rule” Heavily Enforced in 400 IM Prelims at U.S. Trials

Savanna Faulconer was disqualified this morning for violating the “Lochte Rule” by coming off a freestyle wall toward her back.

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day One Prelims Preview

The long awaited 2016 U.S Olympic Trials to select the American team that will represent the stars and stripes in Rio begin this morning. With it comes a fast start with big names competing on the first day.

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Ledecky Scratches 400 IM for Olympic Trials (Prelims Heat Sheets)

Katie Ledecky has scratched the 400 IM for tomorrow morning at Olympic Trials. She was the fifth seed, and fourth seed Becca Mann is also out. You can find full heat sheets for Saturday morning prelims here.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Schedule

Check out the publication schedule for all 26 of our event-by-event U.S. Olympic Trials previews, plus links to each event page as it goes live.

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Beisel Talks Milk Life Endorsment and Singing with Allison Schmitt

“Schmitty and I would always sing the song “Cheers” by Rihanna before every race and I think that’s why we swam so well, because we were genuinely having fun.”

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Venue Photo Vault

Swimming photos of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha are courtesy of Tim Binning – theswimpictures.com. Thanks Tim!

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Beisel’s 400 IM in Atlanta Was a Confidence Booster (Full Video)

Elizabeth Beisel is confident going into Olympic Trials this weekend, where she is slated to swim nine events.

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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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Ledecky Entered In All Freestyle Events, Plus 400 IM

Already best freestyler of this generation, Katie Ledecky might be looking to expand her event lineup, as she’s entered in the 400 IM and the 50 free at Olympic Trials, in addition to her more usual events.

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Elizabeth Beisel Tries Her Hand At Rugby

Watch USA Swimming’s Elizabeth Beisel try another sport on for size.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Beisel Threepeat In Women’s 400 IM?

With the U.S. Olympic Trials approaching next month, veteran Elizabeth Beisel will be looking to make her 3rd straight Olympic Team in her signature event, the women’s 400 IM.

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Combined Results from Pro Swim Series and Longhorn Elite Invite

Because the top swimmers in the nation are spread out this weekend, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 Americans in each race across all 3 meets to compare where the swimmers are at as they head towards Trials.

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Dressel Cracks Best Time in 200 Free With 1:48.39 in Knoxville

After cruising to a 1:54.34 in prelims, Caeleb Dressel dropped the hammer tonight in the men’s 200 freestyle. Dressel swam a new lifetime best to win the event in 1:48.39.

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