We’ve just passed the halfway mark of the meet, and we “unofficially” have 28 swimmers who have earned the right to head to the Olympics in Omaha, either as part of an individual event or a relay. USA Swimming can only officially recognize 17 of them at this point, however, because in a worst-case scenario we might end up with over the maximum roster of 52, though that’s never happened.
For now, we present the list of swimmers who have effectively qualified, and the events that they are in. With 34 more spots possibly being given out,
† – First time Olympian
* – Not official until the end of the meet (but highly probable).
Men:
Alex Meyer – 10K Open Water†
Ryan Lochte – 400m IM, 200 Free, 800 Free Relay
Peter Vanderkaay – 400m Free
Brendan Hansen – 100m Breast
Michael Phelps – 400 IM, 200 Free, 200 Fly, 800 Free Relay
Ricky Berens – 800 Free Relay
Conor Dwyer – 400m Free, 800 Free Relay†
Matt Grevers – 100m Backstroke
Nick Thoman – 100m Backstroke*†
Eric Shanteau – 100m Breast*
Tyler Clary – 200 Fly*†
Charlie Houchin – 800 Free Relay*†
Matt McLean – 800 Free Relay* †
Women:
Haley Anderson – 10K Open Water†
Elizabeth Beisel – 400m IM
Dana Vollmer – 100m Fly, 800 Free Relay
Allison Schmitt – 400m Free, 200m Free, 800 free Relay
Missy Franklin – 100m Backstroke, 200m Free, 800 Free Relay†
Breeja Larson – 100m Breaststroke †
Lauren Perdue – 800 Free Relay †
Caitlin Leverenz – 400m IM , 200m IM†
Ariana Kukors – 200m IM*†
Alyssa Anderson – 800 Free Relay*†
Shannon Vreeland – 800 Free Relay*†
Claire Donahue – 100m Fly*†
Rebecca Soni – 100m Breast*
Rachel Bootsma – 100m Back*†
Chloe Sutton – 400m Free*
Here’s my dorky question of the day: do the Olympians get their 5 rings tatoos before the Olympic
s or after?
Given that it’s my understanding that you need to keep the tat dry for a little while after it’s done, I’d assume swimmers get one afterwards.
They usually get them IN the country the Games are at (so London this year), and after they’re done swimming.