As the Paris Olympics draw near, American swimmers are making a splash at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Ryan Murphy clinched the 200m backstroke, completing a historic 100m-200m backstroke double at three consecutive trials. Regan Smith and Kate Douglass also secured their Paris berths with wins in the 200m butterfly and 200m breaststroke, respectively. Lilly King, the 100m breaststroke world record-holder, will be heading to Paris for her second event after getting engaged. In tennis, former Georgia Tech star Chris Eubanks has been selected for the U.S. Olympic team, making his Olympic debut alongside five other first-timers. Team GB’s Ben Proud is seeking to add an Olympic medal to his collection after his 2020 Tokyo disappointment. French swimmer Léon Marchand dominated the French Championships, winning his fourth gold and becoming a key leader for the French Olympic team. The LA28 Olympics will see a change in scheduling, with athletics and swimming events both held in the first week, while canoe slalom and softball will move to Oklahoma City. Italy’s Ginevra Taddeucci secured her Olympic spot in the 10km women’s event, and Brazilian tennis players, including Thiago Wild, are confirmed to compete in Paris. Caeleb Dressel is back on top, winning the 50m freestyle at the Olympic Trials and setting his sights on tying Usain Bolt’s Olympic gold medal record.
Key points
- Ryan Murphy secures a spot in Paris with a 100m-200m backstroke double at U.
- Chris Eubanks to make his Olympic debut in tennis at the Paris Olympics.
- Ben Proud of Team GB aims for Olympic glory in Paris after 2020 Tokyo setback.
- Léon Marchand leads French swimming team with four golds at national championships.
- Caeleb Dressel aims to tie Usain Bolt’s Olympic gold medal record in Paris.
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