2016 US Olympic Trials Previews: Women’s 100m Breaststroke
The women’s 100m breaststroke is going to be a dogfight, a race that will likely come down to the wire. There’s so much international talent jam-packed into this event, that it’s tough to even say who will make the fin
U.S. Olympic Trials Pool in Omaha Begins Construction 3 Weeks Out
With just over three weeks remaining between now and the beginning of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming, the…
2016 Olympic Trials Previews: U.S. Stacked In Men’s 100 Back
Team USA has won gold in the 100 backstroke at every Olympics since 1996. With the threat of Australia’s Mitch Larkin looming, who will defend the USA’s position on top of the backstroke podium?
2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: No Clear Leader in Men’s 100 Breast
Cody Miller is ranked only .01 ahead of his closest competitor, Nic Fink, as the top qualifier heading into the 2016 Olympic Trials.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Fresh Faces In Women’s 200 IM
2012 Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz is a favorite to win the 200 IM at 2016 Olympic Trials, but she will face serious competition on the road to Rio.
A Day Shy of 38, Erika Erndl Qualifies for 5th Olympic Trials
Four years after this photo was taken, Erika Erndl has qualified to race at the 2016 Olympic Trials, the 5th of her career.
Ed Moses Qualifies for Olympic Trials on 2 Practices in 4 Years
Olympic gold medalist Ed Moses qualifies for the Olympic Trials having swum only 2 practices in the past 4 years.
2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: New Vs Old Wave In Men’s 400 Freestyle
The 400m freestyle will likely be one of the closest events at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials with two waves of American mid-distance swimmers will be clashing to either continue their careers, or start their journey into international competition.
The Progression of Young Trials Swimmers
One of the arguments for a large Olympic Trials is that it gives young swimmers experience at a national level…
Olympic Trials Preview: Adrian Heads Up Loaded Field In Men’s 50 Free
Nathan Adrian will be favored in the loaded men’s 50 free at US Olympic Trials.
Olympic Trials Preview: Franklin, Dirado to Fend Off Teens in 200 Back
The 19& under U.S. talent in the backstroke is starting to creep up on the tried-and-true Olympians up top, and Missy & co. will need to be on their game in the 200 back finals at Trials.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Cordes Leads Tight Field in Men’s 200 Breast
Kevin Cordes won a silver medal at last year’s World Champs with a quick 2:08.05.
Less Than 75 Days From Rio, Key Qualifying Opportunities Still Remain
Roy Burch of Bermuda is just one athlete who still has an opportunity to hit a FINA Olympic-qualifying time at one of the remaining meets happening worldwide between now and Rio.
The Benefits of a Larger Olympic Trials
Update: A previous version of this article listed the 2008 Olympic Team based on the psych sheet, not the final…
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Youth and Experience to Clash in W. 50 Free
Abbey Weitzeil is a young star in the making who will be vying for a spot on the Olympic team in the 50 free.