Berkoff, Finke and Whitlock accompanied Smith to the Paris Games in the trials

The US trials in Indianapolis they continue to leave stunning marks. The fourth day left the undisputed enemy Regan Smithwith him 100 backstroke world record led to four new tickets for the Paris Olympic Games.

Smith won the final of 100 backstrokes with 57.13 seconds after being cautioned in the semifinals with 57.47. So, they are now history 57.33 seconds ahead of Kaylee McKeown had as a world record. The mark also surpassed the 57.41 achieved by the Australian a few days ago during his trials and left the duel serving for the Paris Games. Regan will go there with her Katharine Berkoffsecond with 57.91 seconds to no options Kennedy Noble (59.81).

Individuals pass the Games during ‘trials’

-12 boys: Luke Hobson (200 free), Chris Guiliano (200 free), Aaron Shackell (400 free), Kieran Smith (400 free), Robert Finke (800 free), Luke Whitlock (800 free), Ryan Murphy (100 back), Hunter Armstrong (100 backstroke), Nic Fink (100 breaststroke), Charlie Swanson (100 breaststroke), Carson Foster (400 medley), Jay Litherland (400 medley)
-11 girls: Katie Ledecky (200 and 400 free), Claire Weinstein (200 free), Paige Madden (400 free), Regan Smith (100 back), Katharine Berkoff (100 back), Lilly King (100 breaststroke), Emma Weber (100 breaststroke) , Gretchen Walsh (100 Butterfly), Torri Huske (100 Butterfly), Katie Grimes (400 Styles), Emma Weyant (400 Styles)
-Predictable relays (2 extra; in the absence of a possible fifth and sixth call): Men’s 4×200 freestyle (Luke Hobson, Chris Guiliano, Drew Kibler, Kieran Smith), women’s 4×200 freestyle (Katie Ledecky, Claire Weinstein, Paige Madden, Erin Gemmell )

Only one other final was played during the day. It has been on 800 free and in it the great favorite must work hard, Robert Finke. Of course, he did it to win 7:44.22 and tie the Olympic ticket. Luke Whitlocksecond with 7:45.19, is the other American qualifier for the Games after leaving Daniel Matheson (7:49.34).

Four others are in dispute semi-finals. Caeleb Dressel will fight for the Olympic ticket to 100 free after finishing third with 47.53 seconds. Of course, they surpassed him Chris Guiliano (47.25) and Jack Alexy (47.33) in a test where tickets for the relays are also at stake). In the same way, Matthew Fallon (2:07.39) was the first to strike some 200 breaststroke where he was followed by Ananias Pouch (2:08.00) and Josh Matheny (2:08.79).

Equality became the maximum in the semifinals of 200 butterflies. Luca Urlando (1:54.64) and Thomas Heilman (1:54.93) promises a good fight in the final, which Mason Laur (1:55.05) also wants to enter. Meanwhile, the swords will be high on 100 free women in search of two individual places and the relays. Torri Huske (52.90) She hit first against Simone Manuel (53.16) and Kate Douglass (53.21).

Results of today’s exams (top3)

Man
100 freestyle (semifinals; Olympic minimum 48.34): 1. Chris Guiliano 47.25, 2. Jack Alexy 47.33, 3. Caeleb Dressel 47.53
800 free (final; Olympic minimum 7:51.65): 1. Robert Finke 7:44.22, 2. Luke Whitlock 7:45.19, 3. Daniel Matheson 7:49.34
200 breaststroke (semifinals; Olympic minimum 2:09.68): 1. Matthew Fallon 2:07.39, 2. Ananias Pouch 2:08.00, 3. Josh Matheny 2:08.79
200 butterfly (semifinals; Olympic minimum 1:55.78): 1. Luca Urlando 1:54.64, 2. Thomas Heilman 1:54.93, 3. Mason Laur 1:55.05
feminine
100 freestyle (semifinals; Olympic minimum 53.61): 1. Torri Huske 52.90, 2. Simone Manuel 53.16, 3. Kate Douglass 53.21
100 backstroke (final; Olympic minimum 59.99): 1. Regan Smith 57.13 (world record), 2. Katharine Berkoff 57.91, 3. Kennedy Noble 58.81