As the Paris Olympics loom on the horizon, U.S. athletes continue to secure their spots and set ambitious goals at the Olympic trials. Caeleb Dressel, a seven-time Olympic champion, clinched his place to defend the 50m freestyle title with a swift 21.41-second finish. He also won the 100 butterfly semifinals, setting the stage for a packed Olympic schedule. Noah Lyles, the 100 meters world champion, has his sights set on improving his time, with aspirations of running sub-80 seconds. On the track, Sha’Carri Richardson shook off a wobbly start to triumph in her 100m heat, clocking in at 10.88 seconds. Meanwhile, Grant Fisher made headlines by winning the men’s 10,000-meter race, becoming the first American to qualify for the Paris Olympics in track and field. Shaine Casas earned his place on Team USA for the 200m IM, while Chris Guiliano qualified for multiple freestyle events. The trials have been a showcase of resilience and ambition, as athletes like Matthew Centrowitz bid farewell to their sports due to injury, and others like Fisher set their sights on Olympic glory.
Key points
- Caeleb Dressel wins the 50m freestyle and 100 butterfly semifinals at the U.
- Noah Lyles targets a new personal best in the 100m with high expectations at the U.
- Sha’Carri Richardson advances in the 100m with a strong performance despite an unsteady start.
- Grant Fisher qualifies for the Paris Olympics with a victory in the men’s 10,000m race.
- Matthew Centrowitz retires from distance running due to injury, while other athletes like Shaine Casas and Chris Guiliano also qualify for the Olympics.
S.
Olympic trials, preparing to defend his titles in Paris.
S.
Olympic trials.
