{"id":196395,"date":"2016-04-18T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T17:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=196395"},"modified":"2016-04-18T09:39:12","modified_gmt":"2016-04-18T16:39:12","slug":"olympic-trials-and-pro-swim-highlight-the-week-that-was","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/olympic-trials-and-pro-swim-highlight-the-week-that-was\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympic Trials And Pro Swim Highlight The Week That Was"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Olympic Trials in full swing across many nations the swimming community is getting a much clearer sense of what to expect this summer in Rio. There were fast performances around the world that shook up the world rankings, so make sure to catch up on everything from The Week That Was!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QH2OswBkAgM?rel=0&amp;autoplay=1\" width=\"470\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Week That Was #5 &#8211; WADA Revokes Russian Anti Doping Center License<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/russian-doping-system\/doping\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-116013\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"116013\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/russian-doping-system\/doping\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/doping.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,700\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Russia Doping\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/doping-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/doping-1024x597.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-116013\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/doping-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"Russia Doping System\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier this week, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/wada-revokes-license-of-moscow-antidoping-center\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) pulled the certification of the Anti Doping Center in Moscow, Russia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. WADA had suspended the laboratory back in November 2015, and this follow-up action acknowledges the lack of control that the lab has had in curbing Russian doping. This comes after a stream of doping violation coming from Russian athletes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/yuliya-efimova-reportedly-tests-positive-for-meldonium\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including a positive test for meldonium from breaststroke star <\/span><b>Yuliya Efimova<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that has the potential to end her competitive career<\/span><b>. Efimova <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">had previously <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/yuliya-efimova-banned-for-16-months-stripped-of-world-records\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">served a 16-month ban for steroid use back in 2014<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the WADA press release, the decision to pull the certification of the Anti Doping Center in Moscow came after an extensive review of the lab and the determination that it is non-compliant with the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL). <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Week That Was #4 &#8211;\u00a0South African Olympic Trials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_195663\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/sa-national-aquatic-championshipsolympic-trials-158\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-195663\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-195663\" data-attachment-id=\"195663\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/olympic-trials-and-pro-swim-highlight-the-week-that-was\/sa-national-aquatic-championshipsolympic-trials-158\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/chad-le-clos-2016-rsa-1-3-e1510968171200.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,527\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SA National Aquatic Championships\/Olympic Trials\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;12\/20\/17&lt;br \/&gt;\n11\/17\/17&lt;br \/&gt;\n10\/5\/16 &#038; 12\/6\/16&lt;br \/&gt;\nDURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA &#8211; APRIL 15: Chad le Clos swims the qualifying time swim in the 100m time trail medley relay during the finals session on day 6 of the SA National Aquatic Championships and Olympic Trials on April 15 , 2016 at the Kings Park Aquatic Center pool in Durban, South Africa. Photo Credit \/ Anesh Debiky\/Swim SA swim, swimming, durban, sa nationals, olympic trials, 2016, south africa, heats, finals, kings park, pool, trials, rio olympics, qualifiers&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Anesh Debiky\/Swimming South Africa&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/chad-le-clos-2016-rsa-1-3-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/chad-le-clos-2016-rsa-1-3-1024x675.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-195663\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/chad-le-clos-2016-rsa-1-3-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 15: Chad le Clos swims the qualifying time swim in the 100m time trail medley relay during the finals session on day 6 of the SA National Aquatic Championships and Olympic Trials on April 15 , 2016 at the Kings Park Aquatic Center pool in Durban, South Africa. Photo Credit \/ Anesh Debiky\/Swim SA\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-195663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: Anesh Debiky\/Swimming South Africa<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Africa held their Olympic Trials this week, showing a glimpse of what to expect from some of their superstars in Rio this summer. All eyes were on defending <\/span><b>Chad le Clos, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who will be the defending gold medalist in the 200 butterfly this summer. <\/span><b>Le Clos <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/chad-le-clos-cruises-6th-best-100-fly-world-51-82-clinches-olympic-spot\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">won the 100 (51.82)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/chad-le-clos-smokes-3rd-fastest-200-fly-year-155-04\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 butterfly (1:55.04)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to clinch his Olympic berths. Those times were good for sixth and third in the world respectively this year. <\/span><b>Le Clos <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/2016-south-african-nationals-day-3-live-recap\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also qualified in the 200 freestyle (1:47.75)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Cameron van der Burgh, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the other defending gold medalist from South Africa, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/cameron-van-der-burgh\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also punched his ticket to Rio with a 59.66<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That is right on his second ranked time of 59.61 from earlier this year. Notably, <\/span><b>Roland Schoeman <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/brad-tandy-wins-50-free-22-13-roland-schoeman-misses-5th-olympic-games\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">missed qualifying for his fifth Olympic Games after finishing third in the 50 freestyle in 22.75<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Brad Tandy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">won the event in 22.13. After the seven day meet, there were eleven South African men who met the A qualifying time for Rio, while the South African women failed to meet a single A standard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For complete coverage of the meet, head over to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/tag\/2016-south-african-championships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event Landing Page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Week That Was #3 &#8211;\u00a0Mesa Grand Prix Serves As Tune-Up For U.S. Stars<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_195841\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/chase-kalisz-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-195841\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-195841\" data-attachment-id=\"195841\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/olympic-trials-and-pro-swim-highlight-the-week-that-was\/chase-kalisz-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/chase-kalisz-2016-mesa-2168.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Peter H. Bick&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;chase-kalisz-&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1460717940&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Peter H. Bick&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;chase-kalisz-&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"chase-kalisz-2016-mesa- 2168\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;chase-kalisz- 200 Breaststroke, 2016, Kalisz Chase, Mesa GP&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/chase-kalisz-2016-mesa-2168-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/chase-kalisz-2016-mesa-2168-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-195841\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/chase-kalisz-2016-mesa-2168-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"chase-kalisz-\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-195841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week saw U.S. stars from across the country converge in Mesa, Arizona for one of the last stops of the Arena Pro Swim Series this year, with remaining stops in Charlotte, Santa Clara, and Indy still on the event calendar. <\/span><b>Dana Vollmer <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/video-interview-motherhood-puts-dana-vollmers-swimming-in-perspective\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">came to the meet with her fullest schedule since her comeback, competing in the 50, 100, and 200 freestyles along with the 100 butterfly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The 100 butterfly was the highlight for the comeback mom, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/dana-vollmers-100-fly-4th-in-the-world-fastest-us-woman-since-2012\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where she touched in 56.94<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That is the fastest time posted by an American since 2012. <\/span><b>Vollmer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/womens-50-freestyle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">posted a personal best of 24.69 in the 50 freestyle to finish second<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/simone-manuel-takes-mesa-100-freestyle-title\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a 54.54 in the 100 freestyle to grab third<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Other notable swims came from <\/span><b>Katie Meili, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who moved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/katie-meili-holds-off-alia-atkinson-for-100-breaststroke-crown-in-mesa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to 6th in the world in the 100 breaststroke (1:06.49)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Michael Phelps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/michael-phelps-flies-to-3rd-in-the-world-in-200-im-leads-nbac-trio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moved to 3rd in the world in the 200 IM (1:57.90)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Madison Kennedy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set a PR and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/womens-50-freestyle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American textile best in the 50 freestyle (24.44)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while <\/span><b>Nathan Adrian <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">took both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/mens-50-freestyle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the 50 (21.69)<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/video-interview-nathan-adrian-made-mesa-more-of-a-training-meet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and 100 free (48.00)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Katie Ledecky <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was impressive as always throughout the meet, winning <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/katie-ledecky-takes-200-free-allison-schmitt-less-than-a-second-behind\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the 200 freestyle (1:55.71)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/katie-ledecky-posts-2nd-fastest-400-free-in-the-world-again\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 freestyle (4:02.15)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/katie-ledecky-posts-2nd-fastest-800-free-in-the-world-to-start-mesa-night-3\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 free (8:13.20)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><b> Ledecky <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/video-interview-katie-ledecky-is-patient-ready-for-fast-swims\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stated in post-race interviews that she is ready to throw down some fast times this summer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, remarking that she is still putting in the hard work now and had very little rest before the meet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For complete coverage of all events, including results and interviews, head over to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/meet\/2016-arena-pro-swim-series-mesa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event Landing Page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimoutlet.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"134900\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/the-week-that-was-competition-heats-up-in-usa-and-australia\/twtw_graphic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/TWTW_GRAPHIC.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The Week That Was\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Sponsored By SwimOutlet.com&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/TWTW_GRAPHIC-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/TWTW_GRAPHIC-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-134900\" src=\"http:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/TWTW_GRAPHIC-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Week That Was\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Week That Was #2 &#8211; Tough Qualifying Standards Highlight British Trials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_157380\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/division-ii-ncaas-continues-championship-season-in-the-week-that-was\/adam-peaty-gianmattiadalbertolapresse\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-157380\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-157380\" data-attachment-id=\"157380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/division-ii-ncaas-continues-championship-season-in-the-week-that-was\/adam-peaty-gianmattiadalbertolapresse\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/adam-peaty-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"814,509\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Adam Peaty \\u00a9gianmattiadalberto\\\/lapresse&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Adam Peaty \\u00a9gianmattiadalberto\\\/lapresse&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"adam-peaty (1)\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;8\/7\/18&lt;br \/&gt;\nAdam Peaty \u00a9gianmattiadalberto\/lapresse&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: gianmattiadalberto\/lapresse&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/adam-peaty-1-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/adam-peaty-1.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-157380\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/adam-peaty-1-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Peaty \u00a9gianmattiadalberto\/lapresse\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-157380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: gianmattiadalberto\/lapresse<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the French Olympic Trials a few weeks prior, the main focus of the British Olympic Trials was not so much who qualified for the meet, but who didn\u2019t. The qualifying times for the British team in many events were well under the FINA A cut in most events, meaning several events will go without British representation in Rio. Having said that, there were several athletes who were able to squeak by the qualifying standard and punch their ticket to Rio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>James Guy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">punched the first British ticket to Rio, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/james-guy-rises-to-second-in-400-free-world-rankings-punches-ticket-to-rio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">winning the 400 freestyle in 3:43.84 to get under the qualifying time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/james-guy-scares-british-record-world-best-145-19-200-free\/\"><b>Guy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">later posted the top-ranked time in the world in the 200 free (1:45.19)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, scaring the British record. <\/span><b>Hannah Miley <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was the first female to qualify for the Rio Olympics, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/hannah-miley-moves-to-second-in-world-rankings-for-400-im-first-female-to-earn-olympic-berth-at-british-nationals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">touching first in the 400 IM in 4:33.40<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Chloe Tutton <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also moved to fourth in the women\u2019s 200 breaststroke, touching first in 2:22.34 to break the British record and qualify for Rio. <\/span><b>Andrew Willis <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">just got past <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/andrew-willis-races-to-2nd-in-world-in-200-breast-208-08\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the ultra-fast qualifying standard of 2:08.52 in the 200 breaststroke to take the win in 2:08.08<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After missing in the 800 free early in the meet, <\/span><b>Jazmin Carlin <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">punched her ticket to Rio in the 400 free, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/jazmin-carlin-punches-ticket-rio-olympics-4th-best-400-free-year\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">posting the 4th fastest time in the world (4:04.33) to just get under the British standard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Adam Peaty <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was the highlight of the meet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/adam-peaty-clocks-world-best-100-breast-earns-ticket-rio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">touching in 58.41 to post the world\u2019s fastest time in the world in the 100 breaststroke<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that was just off of his world record. In his post-race interview, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/adam-peaty-aiming-for-sub-57-9-100-breast-at-rio-olympics\/\"><b>Peaty <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stated he aims to be sub 57.9 this summer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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