The 2012 United States Olympic Trials - Swimming
will once again be held at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
The 2008 Trials set a new standard for swimming excitement and 2012 promises to bring even more poolside thrills to America's Heartland.
Check back often for updates as we draw closer to naming the team that will represent the United States in the pool at the London Olympic Games.
When: Mon June 25th - Mon July 2nd 2012
DAYS Till
Where: Qwest Center Omaha
455 North 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102
PSYCH Sheet
RESULTS
One cool thing is the website has USA Olympic Swimming Trials Results from 1920 - 2008
CUTS
APPROVED TECH SUITS
Link to 2012 Olympic Swimming
but the coolest thing is our 2012 LCM Nats is in the same pool starting Thu July 5th, 2012
2012 USMS Summer LCM Nationals
Qwest Center, Omaha, NE
Thu July 5 - Sun 8, 2012
Long Course Meters
Qualifying Times will be available in early 2012
2012 Olympics USMS Forum Site
I wouldn't go that far. These are still darn fast times and anyone who makes them should feel very proud. However, with guys going 3:40-low in the 400 and sub 15- in the 1500, it's probably unrealistic that someone who just makes the cut in either of those events is going to breakout to be a contender.
I knew someone would take issue with my choosing the word "slow." :) Yes, you catch my drift. Swimmers who just squeak under the cuts aren't going to be a factor at the meet...
For how long has it only been LCM cuts? I thought it was that way all along?
Since 2004. Luckily USA Swimming has a pdf of historical cuts for Nationals and OT's located here:
www.usaswimming.org/.../Standards_Template_Past.pdf
It confirms what you said, too. The cut in the 400 free was 3:59.79 in 1988. For 2012 it's 3:59.99, so it's actually gotten slower by two tenths.
I wouldn't go that far. These are still darn fast times and anyone who makes them should feel very proud. However, with guys going 3:40-low in the 400 and sub 15- in the 1500, it's probably unrealistic that someone who just makes the cut in either of those events is going to breakout to be a contender.
I knew someone would take issue with my choosing the word "slow." :) Yes, you catch my drift. Swimmers who just squeak under the cuts aren't going to be a factor at the meet...
For how long has it only been LCM cuts? I thought it was that way all along?
Since 2004. Luckily USA Swimming has a pdf of historical cuts for Nationals and OT's located here:
www.usaswimming.org/.../Standards_Template_Past.pdf
It confirms what you said, too. The cut in the 400 free was 3:59.79 in 1988. For 2012 it's 3:59.99, so it's actually gotten slower by two tenths.
