How Do The World Records From 1981 Compare To Today?
Some events have taken a seismic leap forward in the last four decades, but the women’s 200 fly has remained incredibly stable.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: 4 of 5 No-Shows in the 100 Butterfly Heats are 200 IM Finalists
There were five lanes left empty this morning in the heats of the men’s 100 butterfly; four of those swimmers are in the 200 IM final tonight.
NBC Boasts 20% Jump on Viewership for 2024 Olympic Swimming Trials on Early Returns
Record-setting crowds have been matched by an increase in television viewership for the US Olympic Swimming Trials – though comparisons to 2021 are probably premature.
Short Course Worlds Gold Medalist Dakota Luther Announces Retirement
Luther has been one of the U.S.’s top 200 fly specialists since 2017 when she earned her first Worlds berth.
Ryan Murphy: “Keaton (Jones) might be more competitive than I am”
Ryan Murphy became the first man to qualify for the US Olympic team in both the 100 and 200 backstroke for 3 straight Olympics last night
Cal’s Keaton Jones on Making Olympic Team: “It’s Backstroke U for a reason”
For the 3rd Olympics in a row, Ryan Murphy will represent the United States in the 200 back and another Cal Golden Bear will be his running mate
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Katie Grimes Drops 800 Free For 2 BK Final (Day 7 Prelims Scratches)
Katie Grimes, a 2021 Olympian in the 800 Free has scratched the event today, to better prepare for her 200 back final, where she is the 4th seed.
U.S. Trials Night 6 Photo Vault
We are on deck at U.S. Olympic Trials with photographer Jack Spitser, here are the top photos from night 6 of finals.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Ryan Murphy looks pick up the win in the 200 back tonight and sweep the backstroke events at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
2024 Olympic Trials Day 6 Roster Update: 4 More Doubles Means No Roster Issues for the Women
All four women’s roster slots in tonight’s two finals went to women who had already qualified, so the women will have no problem taking all eligible swimmers.
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Swim-Off Palooza Continues – Kulow & Chaney Tie (AGAIN!!!)
I asked for more swim-offs and we got them. Kulow and Chaney have now dead-heated twice in the 50 free and are vying for a spot in tomorrow’s final..
Kate Douglass Re-Breaks Her Own Championship Record In 200 Breast (2:19.46)
Douglass was just 0.30 seconds off her American record time, and beat out her old championship record time from the preliminary heats.
More Than Olympic Rings: Lilly King and James Wells Announce Engagement
After King added the 200 breast to her Paris schedule, her longtime partner James Wells popped the question in the media mixed zone.
2024 U.S. Olympics Trials: Triple Double for Ryan Murphy as He Sweeps Backstrokes
Domestic backstroke competitions have been completely owned by Cal Bear Ryan Murphy as he and his training partners have been dominating the competition.
Kate Douglass Eyes American Record In 200 Breaststroke (U.S. Trials Day 6 Finals Preview)
Kate Douglass was just .36 seconds off her 200 breast AR in prelims and could break it tonight in a loaded final that features Indiana’s Lilly King.