NFL
By: Zachary Draves
Down to the wire action, convincing wins, and a history-making dream come true summed up Day 3 of Wave II of the Olympic Swimming Trials.
The established and the up incoming did wonders before the same energetic crowd and it also helped that the GOAT Michael Phelps was there to bear witness.
Michael shared about his experience at his first Olympics in 2000 in Sydney as part of a segment devoted to honoring the 2000 team on what would have been the 20th anniversary if not for the pandemic.
He also participated in the medal ceremony by giving the honor to the newest members of the men’s 400 Meter freestyle team Kieran Smith, Townley Haas, Drew Kibler, and Andrew Seliskar.
Speaking of the GOAT, Katie Ledecky did only what Katie Ledecky could do.
He swam away with the 200 Freestyle Semifinal heat and is destined to continue her domination after clinching her spot on the team in the 400-meter freestyle.
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Given that she is a 15-time world champion and 5 time Olympic gold medalist, Katie continues her quest for more and attributes her focused and intense drive to those close to her.
“My teammates and my coaches keep me going” she said.
“The goals that I set for myself also keep me going.”
She also spoke about how this past year has been topsy turvy as it was for everybody and how being in the company of fellow teammates such as Simone Manuel kept her training.
The night concluded by watching Michigan’s Jake Mitchell take to the water by himself and he fulfilled his dream by making the cut for the 400-meter freestyle in a thrilling moment that got the fans stoked.
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He had to make a time of 3.46.78 or better to make the cut and he finished at 3.45.86.
The highlight of the evening without question.
The results are as follows:
- Women’s 200 Freestyle Semifinals Heat 1
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- Katie Ledekcy does it again at 1:55.83
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- Women’s 200 Freestyle Semifinals Heat 2
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- Allison Schmitt wins at 1:57.53
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- Men’s 200 Freestyle
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- Kieran Smith continues to amaze at 1:45.29 and will be joined by his teammates Townley Haas, Drew Kibler, and Andrew Seliskar in the 400 Meter relay event.
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- Women’s 100 Backstroke
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- Regan Smith’s speed propels her to a genuine emotional victory at 58.35
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- Men’s 100 Backstroke
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- Ryan Murphy comes in at 52.33
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- Women’s 100 Breaststroke
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- Lilly King comes through and will be taking Indiana Hoosier pride to Tokyo at 1:04.79
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- Men’s 200 Butterfly Semifinal Heat 1
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- Luca Urlando comes in at 1:55.21
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- Men’s 200 Butterfly Semifinal Heat 2
- Zach Harting comes from behind to win a close race equaling Luca at 1:55.21
- Women’s 200 Individual Medley Heat 1
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- Charlotte Hook comes in at 2:14.50
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- Women’s 200 Individual Medley Heat 2
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- Alexis Yager comes in at 2:14.38
- 400 Meter Freestyle Cut
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- Jake Mitchell gets the crowd into a frenzy by making the cut at 3:45.86, almost one minute to what was expected for him
The magic will continue from Omaha.
Please stay tuned.
