Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte at USA Swimming Trials 2016 – The Schedule and How to Watch the Live Streaming
Olympic Medalists Listed for Several Events But May Not Complete All
The psych sheet for the participants in the USA Swimming Olympic Trials has been released revealing big names swimming for a spot on the Rio 2016 Games including Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Katie Ledecky.
Five Events for Phelps
Phelps is listed in five events including the 100 and 200 freestyle, the psych sheet revealed. Swimming World Magazine, however, noted that this does not mean that the 30-year-old will complete all until the finals round.
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If the swimmer does well in other events, he could then be considered to be part of the relay events like the 4x100m and 4x200m categories.
Ryan Lochte Listed for Six Events
Another big name for the trials is Ryan Lochte, the 11-time Olympic medalist whose name appeared six times on the sheet. He is set to compete for the 400 IM, 100 and 200 free and 200 back, among others.
However, just like Phelps, Swimming World Magazine claimed that he could only swim for the 100 free during the early part of the competition. This will also give him an instant pass on the relays.
Who is Katie Ledecky?
Young female swimmer Katie Ledecky is also the talk of the town when it comes to the USA Swimming trials since the 19-year-old holds 11 world records in various categories. She is set to compete in the 200, 400, and 800 freestyles.
She is expected by many to surpass her own records in the 400 and 800 freestyle. Ledecky is also to hold all world records from the 200 freestyle to the 1,500 freestyle. This was last achieved in 1972 by Australian swimmer Shane Gould held every record for the freestyle category.
When Will the USA Swimming Trials Start?
The trials will run from June 26 to July 3. The full schedule can be seen below as listed by Swimming World Magazine. The events can be witnessed on NBC and NBC Sports Network with live streaming via NBC Live Extra.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Men's 400m IM
Women's 100m Fly
Men's 400m Free
Women's 400m IM
Men's 100m Breast
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Women's 100m Back
Men's 200m Free
Women's 100m Breast
Men's 100m Back
Women's 400m Free
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
Women's 200m Free
Men's 200m Fly
Women's 200m IM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Men's 100m Free
Women's 200m Fly
Men's 200m Breast
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
Women's 100m Free
Men's 200m Back
Women's 200m Breast
Men's 200m IM
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Men's 50m Free
Women's 800m Free
Men's 100m Fly
Women's 200m Back
SATURDAY, JULY 2
Women's 50m Free
Men's 1500m Free
SUNDAY, JULY 3
Women's 50m Free – Final
Men's 1500m Free – Final
