SwimSwam’s Awards For The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials
Regan Smith was one of the top performers of the U.S. Olympic Trials, setting a new world record in the 100 back and winning two more events decisively.
Reviewing SwimSwam’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Event Predictions – Women’s Edition
Gretchen Walsh surprised many by beating Torri Huske in the women’s 100 fly, smashing the world record to boot.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Regan Smith has looked incredible thus far at the Olympic Trials, and can earn her spot in Paris with a world record at risk in the 100 back.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
After a three-day wait, Caeleb Dressel will make his U.S. Olympic Trials debut this morning in the heats of the men’s 100 freestyle.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Douglass Leads Improved Domestic Field In Women’s 100 Free
The United States women have improved leaps and bounds in the 100 free over the last three years, led by Kate Douglass.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
All eyes will be on Caeleb Dressel at the U.S. Olympic Trials, set to kick off on June 15 in Indianapolis. Follow along with our event-by-event previews here.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: So Many Storylines, So Little Time
Simone Manuel is the defending Olympic Trials champion in the 50 free, but enters the 2024 meet at a very different point of her career.
Gretchen Walsh Swims 53.80 100 Freestyle On Final Night Of NCAP Qualifier
Gretchen Walsh was 0.04 faster than she was this morning in the 100 freestyle and is the #4 US swimmer in the event this season.
Gretchen Walsh Goes 53.84 100 Free In Prelims, Douglass (2:12.42) A. Walsh (2:13.74) Do 200 IM
Gretchen Walsh had her fastest prelims swim of the season in the 100 freestyle. Douglass and Alex Walsh look to have a showdown in the 200 IM tonight.
Thomas Heilman Moves Up U.S. Rankings With 1:56.41 200 Butterfly
Heilman moves up from the #8 US swimmer in the 200 fly to #5. He swam a 1:57.81 at this meet a year ago before swimming a best time at US Summer Nationals.
Kate Douglass Scratches 100 Breast Final, Goes 53.16 100 Freestyle in Time Trial
Douglass now holds 4 of the 6 fastest times swam by an American woman in the event this season. Her season best is a 52.98.
Virginia Hires Margaret Zagrobelny From Johns Hopkins As Assistant Coach
Zagrobelny has been with Johns Hopkins since 2018 and was promoted to associate head in 2022. The team’s coaching staff is now the same size as last year.
Alex Walsh Enters Trials Lineup For NCAP Elite Qualifier, Gemmell & Heilman Also On Psychs
Alex Walsh recently announced her event lineup for US Trials and will swim the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 200 IM this weekend.
NCAA Record Holder Maxine Parker Returning To Virginia For 5th Year
Parker has been at the core of the Virginia sprint freestyle group and swam at 2023 Worlds for the US last summer in the women’s 4×100 free relay.
NCAA Record Holder Alex Walsh Announces Return To Virginia For COVID-19 Fifth Year
Walsh returns after going 3 for 3 in individual NCAA titles this past season, helping lead Virginia to their 4th straight NCAA title.
