Peter Andrew Explains M. Andrew’s Taper Process Leading into Olympic Trials
Peter walks us through the process of tapering Michael for Olympic Trials and how they decided on his event lineup in Omaha.
Follow the 2020 U.S. Olympic Roster on Instagram and Twitter
Here is a complete list of each U.S. Olympic swimming athlete’s Instagram and Twitter usernames. Follow along as they prepare for Tokyo.
2021 SwimSwam Olympic Trials Wave II Pick ‘Em Contest – Day 8 Results
Andddd we have a Pick ‘Em winner! After eight days of Trials action and multiple leaders on the overall standings, it was swim6847 who came out on top.
2021 SwimSwam Olympic Trials Wave II Pick ‘Em Contest – Day 7 Results
The day seven pick ’ems had a five-way tie for first between Dr. Glogo D.O., ZanBai, Wanna Sprite ?, Smv, and Kitajima Fan.
Only 11 Out of 26 US Olympic Swimmers Were On 2018 Pan Pacs Team
Paige Madden (above) is part of an unusually-large group of swimmers to make the Olympic Team in spite of not racing at the previous Pan Pacs.
SwimSwam’s Top 15 Comments From Olympic Trials Part Two
We sifted through approximately 6,396 comments on the U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II live recaps (from day four through day eight) and narrowed it down to 15.
An Homage To Omaha: A Swim Fan’s Reflections On A Week At Olympic Trials
A look back at what was a whirlwind week in Omaha from a fan’s perspective.
Caeleb Dressel on 2021 Trials: “I like the challenges that this sport brings”
Caeleb Dressel used his start to launch himself into clear water right off the hop in the men’s 50 freestyle final, soaring to victory in a time of 21.04
Exploring Team USA’s Olympic Relay Options: How To Puzzle Out the Medleys
When your best flyer is also your best freestyler, choices get tough. When your best breaststroker might be your second-best flyer, things get weird fast.
Simone Manuel: “That 50 may have been the longest 50 of my life”
Manuel, 24, edged out a tightly-bunched field at the wall in a time of 24.29, qualifying her for the U.S. Olympic team after missing the 100 free final.
Nathan Adrian on 2021 Trials: “Not what I was hoping for, certainly”
Adrian, 32, clocked 21.73 to finish third. This will be the first time since 2004 that Adrian is absent from the U.S. Olympic team.
Current and Former Florida Gators Sweep Men’s Freestyle Events at U.S. Trials
Florida swimmers managed to pull off a sweep of the men’s free events, winning the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,and 1500.
Torri Huske: “This is definitely the longest meet I’ve ever been to”
18-year-old Torri Huske, who has already qualified for the team in the 100 fly, finished .02 off of her National Age Group Record in 24.46 for third
Meehan: “Now We’re Ready to Go Compete Against the Rest of the World
US Olympic head coaches Dave Durden and Greg Meehan, along with National Team Managing Director Lindsay Mintenko, spoke at the meet’s end Sunday night.
2021 US Olympic Trials Video Roundup Night 8
Simone Manuel made the team by winning the women’s 50 free after missing out in the 100 free, where she is the defending Olympic champion