2016 US Olympic Trials: Day Two Prelims Live Recap
After an eventful night one at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials, more of America’s big stars will step up to the blocks for their first races including Missy Franklin, Natalie Coughlin, and Katie Ledecky.
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.
Josh Prenot and Michael Weiss Also Scratch 400 IM Final
Earlier today, 8th seed Tyler Clary scratched out of the 400 IM final, pushing up Abrahm Devine of Stanford into the final. Two more have scratched out of the final: Josh Prenot and Michael Weiss.
Tyler Clary Scratches from 8th Seed in 400 IM Final
Tyler Clary, who finished 8th this morning in the 400 IM prelims, has scratched out of the final, according to his Twitter.
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.
The Best Race To Watch Each Night Of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
The men’s 100 back shapes up to be one of the races of the meet, with defending Olympic champion Matt Grevers looking to fend off the world’s #1 and #3 ranked swimmers: David Plummer and Ryan Murphy.
SwimMAC Flight to Omaha Makes Emergency Stop in KC Due to Oxygen Issue
The SwimMAC Elite flight from Charlotte to Omaha had to make an emergency stop in Kansas City due to oxygen issues. The athletes trained in Platte City, MO yesterday, and they’re now safely in Omaha.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Return Of The King In Men’s 200 Fly
Michael Phelps is vying for his 4th straight Trials title in the men’s 200m butterfly event.
Comparing Olympic Trials’ Top 3 Seeds From 2012 To 2016: Men’s Edition
Whereas Ryan Lochte held 4 top seeds headed into the 2012 Olympic Trials, this year’s highly anticipated meet sees Phelps hold 3 #1 spots.
2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: Can Lochte Hold On To The 400m IM?
The 400m IM at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials looks to be another case of old vs new, pinning multi-time Olympic gold medallist Ryan Lochte and Olympic gold medallist Tyler Clary against a top tier group of collegiate standouts.
Matt Grevers Enters 200 Back, Plus 3 More Races at USOT
Released today, the psych sheets for the US Olympic Trials show that Matt Grevers is entered in the 200 backstroke.
Tom Shields Adds Freestyle and Backstroke Entries to Trials Lineup
Tom Shields has decided to enter in 3 other events in addition to his specially fly races.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Murphy’s Time In Men’s 200 Back
The men will have to battle it out in Omaha to determine who the Americans will send up against a stacked international field that includes Mitch Larkin, Ryosuke Irie, and Evgeny Rylov.
Nutrition for Teenage Swimmers: How Much Protein is Right?
In addition to the significant amounts of food they require for training, adolescent swimmers have higher energy and nutrient needs than mature swimmers. Adolescents are still growing and developing, and growth requires proper nutrition and extra calories.
Olympic Trials: Managing Prelims, Semis and Finals
Most events at the Olympic Trials have 3 rounds, prelims, semis, and finals. For the first two rounds, the only thing that matters is qualifying for the next round.
