Swimmers and softball team looking to continue hot streak for Team USA while Biles, Chiles look for redemption
Incoming University of Texas freshman Lydia Jacoby has earned one of the latest gold medals for Team USA. The 17-year-old took first place in a nail-biting womenโs 100-meter breaststroke. It was another thrilling day in Tokyo as Team USA racks up more medals. The team is pressing to make it to the podium in every sport and in gymnastics Springโs Simone Biles and the team is looking to re-establish dominance.
US Olympic swim trials split into 2 meets because of COVID
The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will be split into two meets, a radical change that is designed to provide safer conditions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The top finishers will advance to the main Wave II meet on June 13-20 to determine who represents the U.S at the Tokyo Games. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will be split into two meets, a striking change designed to provide safer conditions on the pool deck in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. As of last week, 1,305 athletes had qualified for the Olympic trials since the window opened Nov. 28, 2018. USA Swimming reviewed the last five Olympic trials going back to 2000 to determine the the lowest-seeded swimmers to qualify for an event final.
Olympian Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot
Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle, File)Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week. Messages seeking comment were not returned by Keller or his sister, former Olympic swimmer Kalyn Keller. โThey do not represent the values of the United States of America or of Team USA." In interviews with the Olympic Channel podcast and USA Swimming, he admitted to being a poor employee and feeling entitled because of his athletic success.
Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller identified among U.S. Capitol rioters, reports say
OMAHA, NE - JUNE 30: Klete Keller prepares to compete in the semifinal of the 200 meter freestyle during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on June 30, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)Multiple media reports have identified Olympic gold medalist swimmer Klete Keller among those involved in last weekโs storming of the U.S. Capitol. The New York Times also reports Keller was present at the Capitol, according to โformer teammates and coachesโ who identified him in photos. USA Swimming, the governing body of the Olympic sport in the U.S., said it was not aware whether Keller was at the Capitol and โcannot confirm its accuracy,โ USA Today reports.