USA Swimming Olympic Trials Day 1: What Does It Take to Make It Back?
It was tougher to make it back for a second swim for three of five today’s events than it was in 2016, with both 400 IMs being the exceptions.
Watch Michael Andrew Break the 100 Breast American Record at 58.19
The race video for Michael Andrew’s 58.19 100 breast American record is now live, where he leads tonight’s semi-finals seeds.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 1 Prelims Photo Vault
US Olympic Swimming Trials kicked off this morning with many epic battles, and SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture it all.
Andrew Wilson Posts New PB 58.80 100 Breast, Now #3 American All-Time
The 27-year-old swimming out of Athens Bulldogs clocked a new personal best of 58.80 in this morning’s prelims, taking the 2nd spot for tonight’s semifinals.
Michael Andrew Shatters 100 BR American Record with Prelims 58.19, #3 in World
The swim not only makes Andrew the fastest American of all-time, it makes him the #3 performer in the world all-time.
Overreacting: Grothe and Cox Amongst Swimmers to Miss Finals at Olympic Trials
Zane Grothe and Madisyn Cox were two of the most notable swimmers to miss finals on day one of Wave II of the US Olympic Trials.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Follow along for live updates of the first of 15 sessions at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials – Wave II, with five events on this morning’s slate.
Review Your Pick ‘Ems for the 2021 US Olympic Trials
Entries for the 2021 US Olympic Trials Pick ‘Em Contest are closed, with over 1100 people entered for the chance to win prizes and bragging rights.
Leah Hayes Posts Lifetime Best 4:44.55 400 IM in Heats, #10 15-Yr-Old All-Time
Hayes. who entered the meet with a lifetime best of 4:44.90, posted a new best of 4:44.55 in the 3rd heat of the event.
Josh Parent Drops 2 Seconds in 400 IM, Rises to #10 All-Time 15-16 Boys
The 2nd heat of men’s 400 IM saw 3 lifetime bests, including a 4:21.90 from 16-year-old Bluefish swimmer Josh Parent.
SwimSwam HQ in Omaha is Addy’s Sports Bar & Grill on Capitol
Addy’s at the corner of Capitol & 10th Street will be SwimSwam’s headquarters and hangout this week in Omaha.
Olympic Trials PSA: Scooters A Viable Mode of Transportation In Omaha
You can now travel around Omaha easily by using one of the city’s two scooter companies, Lime and Spin.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 1 Prelims Preview
Rejoice, swims fans. Team USA will select its first swimmers for the Tokyo Olympics today, with prelims getting underway at 10am (Central).
2021 U.S. Trials Day One Prelims: Ryan Lochte and Kieran Smith Scratch 400 IM
Kieran Smith and Ryan Lochte have scratched the 400 IM for day 1 prelims. Smith will instead focus on the 400 free while Lochte has eyes on the 200 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.