Gemmell, Grimes Scratch Women’s 400 Free Final, Han and Smith Get Bumped Up (UPDATED)
Although Gemmell’s best time would have finished third at 2021 trials, she will not be racing the finals of the event at the 2024 Olympic trials.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Young Stars Clash in Battle for 2nd Spot in the 1500 Free
Katie Ledecky’s dominance in the 1500 freestyle leaves little doubt that she’ll return to Paris in the event, the only question remains of who will join her.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle for Second Brewing Behind Ledecky in the 800 Free
With Katie Ledecky almost a lock to secure her 4th straight Olympic berth in the 800 freestyle, there’s a battle brewing for the second spot on the roster.
Youngest Swimmers to Qualify for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials
The youngest boy to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials was Santa Clara Swim Club 14-year-old Shareef Elaydi, who’s seeded 51st in the 200 fly (2:00.38).
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Grimes Leads Young Talent in 400 IM
Katie Grimes fired a warning shot at the American Record last summer, and without Alex Walsh in the field, the second spot looks wide open.
Chris Guiliano, Blake Pieroni Close Indianapolis Spring Cup With 48-Point 100 Freestyles
Guiliano leads the US men so far this season with his 47.49 from an ACC time trial. He was slightly faster today in prelims than finals.
Alex Shackell Posts 2:07.13 200 Butterfly, Guiliano’s 22.34 50 Free Highlight Night 3 In Indy
That swim was only 0.02 seconds off Shackell’s lifetime best that she swam in March. She already swam a personal best in the 100 fly earlier in the meet.
All the Links for All the Meets: Atlanta, Austin, Irvine, Richmond, Indy & Tempe
All the members of the USA’s Tokyo medley relay are competing at different sites across the country, with Nic Fink in Austin and the others in Irvine.
Blake Pieroni Swims 1:47.02 200 Free On Night 2 Of Indy Spring Cup
Pieroni swam a best time since announcing his retirement in August 2022 and is the 8th fastest American in the event this season.
Alex Shackell Swims Best Time 57.22 100 Butterfly During Prelims In Indy, #3 17-18 All-Time
Alex Shackell is the 5th fastest American so far this season and was 6th in the event at 2023 US Summer Nationals.
Kayla Han, Luke Whitlock Open Indianapolis Spring Cup With Distance Free Wins
Whitlock swam a best time by 0.15 seconds to win the event to open the meet in Indianapolis. Gwen Woodbury of Ohio State picked up an Olympic Trials cut.
11-Yr-Old Yu Zidi Clocks 4:40.97 400 IM, 4:10.73 400 Free At Chinese Nationals
11-year-old Yu Zidi wowed the Shenzhen crowd with impressive performances in the 400m free and 400m IM at the 2024 Chinese National Championships.
How Would Top Age Group Swimmers Stack Up At NCAAs?
A look at the top recruits on the way to the college swimming and how they would fare right now at the NCAA Championships.
Alex Shackell Blasts 2:07.13 200 Fly At Indy Sectionals
Shackell’s swim takes about eight-tenths off her previous best, which she set last June in prelims of the event at U.S. Nationals.
Aaron Shackell Puts Up 1:46.3 200 FR on Day 2 of Indy Sectionals
That swim comes in just off Shackell’s personal best of 1:46.21, which he set back in November of 2022 at the FINA World Cup stop in this same pool.
