The anticipation is building as the U.S. Olympic Trials are just around the corner, with the pre-scratch psych sheet released by USA Swimming. The nine-day meet, to be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, will see the top swimmers in the country vying for a spot on the team heading to the Games in Paris, France.
Some of the biggest names in American swimming are set to compete, with Katie Ledecky leading the pack as the top-seeded swimmer in multiple freestyle events. Caeleb Dressel, fresh off his five gold medals at the Tokyo Games, is also gearing up for the competition, despite not being seeded at the top in any of his events.
On the men’s side, Olympic champions Ryan Murphy and Bobby Finke are expected to dominate in their respective events, while Carson Foster and Michael Andrew are also poised for strong performances. For the women, Kate Douglass and Regan Smith are among the top seeds, with fierce competition expected in the backstroke and butterfly events.
The psych sheet reveals some surprises, with standout swimmers like Lilly King and Kaitlyn Dobler making strategic decisions about their event lineup. As the countdown to the Trials begins, fans are eagerly awaiting the thrilling races and potential upsets that are sure to unfold.
Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as the U.S. Olympic Trials draw closer, and be sure to catch all the action as the country’s top swimmers compete for a chance to represent Team USA in Paris.