NFL
By: Zachary Draves
The raucousness and energy of the Omaha faithful didn’t relent as Day Two of the Olympic Swimming Trials showcased an excellent mix of established Olympic greatness with greatness in the making.
A 15-time world champion and the female equivalent to Michael Phelps surprised nobody.
Katie Ledecky continued to cement her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in the world in the Women’s 400-meter freestyle and will make her third Olympics.
(Courtesy: SwimSwam)
The night also saw the next generation punch their ticket to Tokyo making a lifelong dream come true.
The fresh-faced humble midwesterner Michael Andrew took it in stride as he will make the treacherous pilgrimage to the far east with a close victory in the Men’s 100 Meter Breaststroke.
(Courtesy: Olympics.Com)
Torri Huske’s visibility as an Asian American at a time of ever-increasing anti-Asian hate during COVID-19 and setting a new record in the Women’s 100 Meter Butterfly became a strong statement of love trumping hate.
(Courtesy: USA Today)
After the race, Torri spoke about what keeps her grounded and focused given everything that has taken place this past year that led her to this historic moment.
“My friends keep me grounded and treat me like a normal person” she said.
“I couldn’t do this without them and what keeps me focused are my coaches, family, and goals.”
Results of Day Two are as follows:
- Women’s 100 Butterfly Final
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- Torri Huske sets a new American Record at 55.66 to become the fastest American in this event
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- Men’s 200 Freestyle Semifinals Heat 1
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- Drew Kibler wins at 1:46.70
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- Men’s 200 Freestyle Semifinals Heat 2
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- Kieran Smith continues to cement his domination
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- Women’s 100 Breaststroke Semifinals Heat 1
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- Lydia Jacoby prevails at 1:05.71
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- Women’s 100 Breaststroke Semifinals Heat 2
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- Defending Olympic Champion Lilly King sets a new Championship Record at 1:04.72
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- Men’s 100 Meter Breaststroke Final
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- Fan-favorite Michael Andrew will make his Olympic debut with a time of 58.73 edging out Andrew Wilson who was at 58.74
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- Women’s 400 Freestyle Final
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- The GOAT Katie Ledecky swam away as expected at 4:01.27
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- Men’s 100 Backstroke Semifinals Heat 1
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- Ryan Murphy wins convincingly at 52.22
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- Men’s 100 Backstroke Semifinals Heat 2
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- Hunter Armstrong wins at 52.67
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- Women’s 100 Backstroke Semifinals Heat 1
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- Olivia Smoliga wins her first semifinal at 58.50
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- Women’s 100 Backstroke Semifinals Heat 2
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- Regan Smith set a new US Open record at 57.92
More to come from Omaha.
Please stay tuned.
