Top 20 (+1) Quotes from Olympic Trials Day 2 Prelims (Video)
There was quite the show in Omaha on Day 2 of the Olympic Trials. See what the athletes had to say about it!
Tyler Clary explains 200 Free, Scratching 400 IM (Video)
After making top 8 in the 400 IM, Tyler Clary scratched out of finals for last night. However, he is vying for a spot on the 800 Free Relay in Rio
Bare Butts and Free Ice Cream – Talk About Embarrassing!
Cody Miller and Michael McBroom shared with USA Swimming their most embarrassing moments in the sport.
Missy on Prelims: My goal was to win my heat (Video)
Despite a slow start, Missy Franklin came back to win heat 15 in a time of 1:00.35.
Cordes on American Record: I Maintained My 2nd 50 a Lot Better (Video)
Kevin Cordes came back with an unreal last 50 to break Eric Shanteau’s American record as well as Mark Gangloff’s U.S Open and U.S Nationals record.
Clark Smith: I kinda fell apart, but I don’t regret it (Video)
Clark Smith was out like a rocket right from the get-go in this race with only one plan in mind: to hold on
Michael Andrew: I’m just having fun racing (Video)
Michael Andrew not only went another lifetime best with 59.85, but also advanced to the Finals of the Men’s 100 Breaststroke
Kelsi Worrell: It’ll be hard to sleep tonight (Video)
The much anticipated Kelsi Worrell–Dana Vollmer showdown might be closer than anticipated
Dwyer: I thought I could run away with it until the back half (Video)
Dwyer’s 3:44 in the 400 free was good enough for a best time, as well as a second Olympic birth in as many Trials’
Dana Vollmer: I had a little more Zip tonight (Video)
Vollmer dominated the semifinals with a 56.90 performance.
Jay Litherland on making the team: I’m speechless (Video)
Litherland touched in at 4:11.02 to deny multi-time Olympic medallist Lochte a spot on the 2016 Olympic team.
Maya DiRado comes close to tears after dominant 400 IM (Video)
Maya DiRado of Stanford punched in her ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games with a very strong 4:33.73 performance in the 400m IM
Watch: Chase Kalisz and Bob Bowman Post-400 IM Press Conference
First-time Olympian Chase Kalisz and Coach Bob Bowman spoke with the media tonight after winning the men’s 400 free on the first night of the 2016 Olympic Trials.
Connor Jaeger: I thought I was out at the 200 (Video)
Connor Jaeger roared to a convincing win in the last 50 of tonight’s 400 Freestyle
Watch: Connor Jaeger Post-400 Free Press Conference
Two-time Olympian Connor Jaeger spoke with the media tonight after winning the men’s 400 free on the first night of the 2016 Olympic Trials.
