Illinois and the Midwest will have a strong contingent of athletes vying for a spot on the team, including some Olympic veterans looking to return to the Games…
Illinois and the Midwest will have a strong contingent of athletes vying for a spot on the team, including some Olympic veterans looking to return to the Games for another medal opportunityWith the Olympics just around the corner, final qualifications for Team USA’s swimming, track and field, and gymnastics teams are happening at the end of June.
The swimming trials are up first, starting Saturday and continuing through June 23. The trials will be held at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, marking a historic moment as the first time for the trials will take place in a football stadium.Illinois and the Midwest will have a strong contingent of athletes vying for a spot on the team, including some Olympic veterans looking to return to the Games for another medal opportunity.
Below is the list of competitors from the state of Illinois who could make it to the 2024 Paris Games:Born in Palos Heights, Murphy is a returning Olympian who specializes in backstroke and has racked up four Olympic gold medals. He has competed in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, and is on his way to qualifying for Paris.Smoglia, an Olympian from Glenview, specializes in backstroke and freestyle.
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