2021 US Olympic Trials – Night 2 Video Roundup
The new wave is here. Of the 6 Olympians that were (unofficially) crowned tonight, 5 of them will be repping the USA on the biggest stage for the first time
Torri Huske: “I was way more excited to race than I was nervous”
18-year-old Torri Huske blew the doors off the first semi-final of the women’s 100 fly, scorching her way to a new American Record in a time of 55.78
Kieran Smith: “During the race I wasn’t thinking about time at all”
It was Kieran Smith against the clock in the men’s 400 free, getting the job done as he torched his personal best in a time of 3:44.86.
Justina Kozan on the 400 IM: “It hurts less when you’re excited”
Justina Kozan swam in her first Olympic Trials final last night, finishing 8th in the women’s 400 IM with a time of 4:42.72
Jake Mitchell Excited at Prospect of 400 Free Time Trial
Since two men didn’t hit the ‘A’ standard here, whoever has the fastest ‘A’ cut time, and the highest finish at Trials, at any other meet gets to go
Michael Andrew is Shooting for 57 100 Breast in Olympic Trials Final
Michael Andrew one-upped himself after a record-breaking prelims swim, re-lowering his American Record of 58.19 in the men’s 100 breast with a time of 58.14
Jay Litherland’s Take on the 400 IM Final in 30 Seconds
All told, Litherland (57.36) was over three seconds better than Foster (1:00.83) on freestyle, claiming the second spot in a time of 4:10.33
Claire Curzan on Managing First Olympic Trials Nerves
Claire Curzan qualified as the 2nd seed heading into tomorrow night’s 100 fly final as 56.81. This is Cruzan’s first time swimming at Olympic Trials
Kate Douglass is Confident heading into 100 Fly Final
Kate Douglass is feeling good heading into tonight’s 100 fly final after posting a personal best time of 57.07 in the semi-finals to rank 4th
Chase Kalisz Opens Up About Shoulder Injury in 2018
In a race that was eerily similar to the 2016 Trials, Chase Kalisz and Jay Litherland punched their ticket to the Tokyo Games in the men’s 400 IM
WATCH: Trials Is First Tapered Meet in 2 Years for Ledecky and Manuel
Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel speak in a press conference ahead of Wave II of the Olympic Trials. They are hoping to make another Olympic appearance.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials: 5 Storylines to Watch
By the conclusion of the Wave II meet on Sunday, June 20th, the Olympic swimming roster for the United States of America will be filled.
Tristan DeWitt on Subpar College Season: “I really am done losing”
Tristan DeWitt was in control of this race for the majority of its duration, only losing the lead on the backstroke lap.
Kate McCarville on Win #2: “You definitely still get that adrenaline rush”
In the first and only 9-person A final of the meet, SPA’s Kate McCarville battled home on freestyle to overtake Ella Bathurst, roaring to a new lifetime best
Jack Armstrong Explains How He Procrastinated His Way Into 50 Free Champ
BATS’ Jack Armstrong posted a lifetime best in a super tight finish, advancing on to the Wave II meet in his last individual event of the meet
