The United States Olympic trials They left behind six new passports for the Olympic Games on Sunday night. The men’s 100 breaststroke and 400 medley finals and the women’s 100 butterfly finals set the tone for a night where Katie Ledecky He led the 200 freestyle semifinals.
After his world record of 100 butterflies of the semi-finals, Gretchen Walsh got the Olympic ticket after winning the final with 55.31 seconds. It was in a very close race where she edged out Torri Huske (55.52) and Regan Smith third (55.62) and was left without an Olympic passport in this modality.
Two other ‘totems’ of American swimming are aiming for that ticket to the Games. After his passage in the 400 freestyle, Katie Ledecky was dominated by semifinals of the 200 freestyle with a 1:55.25 and authoritatively passed Claire Weinstein (1:55.86) and Paige Madden (1:56.36). The final will decide the two individual places and the relay composition. In other semi-finals, the one in 100 breaststroke, Lilly King (1:05.57) She made good on her favoritism after leaving Kaitlyn Dobler (1:06.42) and Emma Weber (1:06.48) far behind.
Individuals pass the Games during ‘trials’
-6 boys: Aaron Shackell (400 free), Kieran Smith (400 free), Nic Fink (100 breaststroke), Charlie Swanson (100 breaststroke), Carson Foster (400 medley), Jay Litherland (400 medley)
-4 girls: Katie Ledecky (400 free), Paige Madden (400 free), Gretchen Walsh (100 butterfly) and Torri Huske (100 butterfly)
Meanwhile, the men’s events left the classification of favourites. In 400 breaststroke, Carson Foster (4:07.64) He authoritatively prevailed over Chase Kalisz (4:09.39), who will join him in Paris at the expense of Jay Litherland (4:12.34). He has to make every effort 100 breaststroke Nic Fink (59.08) to tie the victory over Charlie Swanson (59.16) and Josh Matheny (59.23) without a prize after finishing third.
It started with a solid step to 100 backstroke Ryan Murphy. In 52.65 secondshas dominated the semi-finals ahead of Adam Chaney (53.08) and Jack Aikins (53.23). Furthermore, the 200 free They promised maximum equality after the match penultimate round in between Kieran Smith (1:45.39)Luke Hobson (1:45.58) and Drew Kibler (1:45.82).
Results of today’s exams (top3)
Man
200 freestyle (semifinals; Olympic minimum 1:46.26): 1. Kieran Smith 1:45.39, 2. Luke Hobson 1:45.58, 3. Drew Kibler 1:45.82
100 backstroke (semifinals; Olympic minimum 53.74): 1. Ryan Murphy 52.65, 2. Adam Chaney 53.08, 3. Jack Aikins 53.23
100 breaststroke (final; Olympic minimum 59.49): 1. Nic Fink 59.08, 2. Charlie Swanson 59.16, 3. Josh Matheny 59.23
400 medley (final; Olympic minimum 4:12.50): 1. Carson Foster 4:07.64, 2. Chase Kalisz 4:09.39, 3. Jay Litherland 4:12.34
feminine
200 freestyle (semifinals; Olympic minimum 1:57.26): 1. Katie Ledecky 1:55.25, 2. Claire Weinstein 1:55.86, 3. Paige Madden 1:56.36
100 breaststroke (semifinals; Olympic minimum 1:06.79): 1. Lilly King 1:05.57, 2. Kaitlyn Dobler 1:06.42, 3. Emma Weber 1:06.48
100 butterfly (final; Olympic minimum 57.92): 1. Gretchen Walsh 55.31, 2. Torri Huske 55.52, 3. Regan Smith 55.62
Source: La Verdad
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