Olympic Trials Qualifying Standards Released for 2028 in Indianapolis
USA Swimming today announced the qualifying time standards for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming, taking place June 9-17, 2028, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The qualifying period will run from December 2, 2026, through May 30, 2028, giving athletes across the country the opportunity to achieve the standards and pursue their Olympic dreams on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
“The release of the Trials standards is an exciting moment for our sport because it makes the dream of becoming a U.S. Olympian feel real,” said Greg Meehan, USA Swimming National Team Executive Director and Coach. “For athletes and coaches across the country, these times bring a new level of focus, excitement and anticipation as we continue the journey toward 2028.”
The standards were developed using a predictive model that analyzed 15 years of historical results and event-specific performance trends, with the goal of producing a similar qualifying field size to 2024.
“Our approach combines historical performance data with projected improvements across each event,” said Patrick Murphy, USA Swimming Managing Director of Technology & Data. “The goal is to maintain a highly competitive meet while providing meaningful opportunities for athletes to qualify and pursue a place on the Olympic Team.”
The 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming will return to Lucas Oil Stadium after the historic 2024 competition, as the nation’s top swimmers compete for a chance to represent Team USA at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
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