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U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Feature a Harshness Like No Other<\/strong><\/p>\n

From track and field to gymnastics and rowing to wrestling, no one wants to be the athlete who is narrowly denied an Olympic berth. Yet, that is the nature of sports, and regardless of the discipline, the heartache of a few can outweigh the euphoria experienced by those who achieve their Olympic dream.<\/p>\n

The selection process for the United States Olympic Swimming Trials has been well documented through the years. But just in case you need a refresher, here it is: To earn an individual berth to the Games, an athlete must finish first or second in his\/her event. Everything else is the equivalent to a last-place finish.<\/p>\n

As the Olympic Trials unfold over nine days in Indianapolis, there will be plenty of feel-good stories and several stinging tales. As we prepare for those moments, let\u2019s throw out this thought: It can be argued that no sport boasts an Olympic-selection process as difficult or potentially painful as the one used in swimming.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s compare, for a moment, the three sports which are considered the banner disciplines of the Olympic Games \u2014 track and field, gymnastics, and swimming. In track and field, countries are allowed to send three athletes per event to the Games. That one extra spot over swimming is huge, especially given the United States\u2019 prowess in the pool.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, politics can play a significant role in the selection of the gymnastics team, as a committee selects those who will represent the USA. Any time a committee is involved, the door is open to such angles as bias and lobbying. Meanwhile, multiple competitions are used for consideration in gymnastics, and scoring is subjective.<\/p>\n

In swimming, there is no room for argument. The clock won\u2019t hear of it. There is no, \u201cBut I set a world record last month.\u201d It doesn\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think one of the things about this meet is that it\u2019s iron sharpening iron,\u201d said U.S. women\u2019s coach David Marsh at the 2016 Trials. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of blood shed in that pool.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don’t be mistaken, the Olympic Trials offer opportunity. It is a special designation to be a Trials qualifier and for those with Olympic aspirations in the future, the meet provides valuable experience. Yet, for those chasing five-ring glory, that’s where the harshness of the competition stands out.<\/p>\n

There is no sympathetic side to the swimming trials. At some point every fourth year, it is guaranteed that someone will be locked out of the Olympics by a few hundredths of a second, maybe a hundredth. Perhaps that individual will have an opportunity to atone for the near miss in another event and will get the job done. Perhaps, he\/she will not, as was the case with Hayley McGregory.<\/p>\n

At the 2008 Olympic Trials, McGregory was third in both the 100 and 200 backstroke events. Making her story more excruciating was the fact that McGregory was the third-place finisher in both events at the 2004 Olympic Trials, too. On four occasions, McGregory saw her Olympic hopes come up one slot short. It doesn\u2019t get more painful.<\/p>\n

Simultaneously, there are tales of redemption. Famously, Pablo Morales shockingly failed to make the 1988 Olympic Team for Seoul. Four years later, at the 1992 Games in Barcelona, Morales claimed gold in the event. More, Brendan Hansen went from a pair of third-place finishes at the 2000 Olympic Trials to world-record status and a career highlighted by six Olympic medals between three Olympiads (2004-2012).<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s intense,\u201d Hansen once said about Trials. \u201cYou know you have this one chance and if you don\u2019t get the job done, you\u2019re looking at a four-year wait. For me, I used what happened (in 2000) as a learning experience, and as motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Several countries utilize discretion when selecting their Olympic squads. In some instances, athletes who are reigning world champions are pre-selected, or swimmers with specific world rankings are named to the Olympic team. Even Australia, which adheres to a selection process similar to that of the United States, has relaxed its policy in the past.<\/p>\n

At the 2004 Australian Olympic Trials, world-record holder and reigning Olympic champion Ian Thorpe lost his balance on the starting block ahead of the 400 freestyle. When Thorpe tumbled into the water, he was disqualified. Yet, Australian officials allowed Thorpe to contest the event at the Athens Games when Craig Stevens, who qualified in Thorpe\u2019s Trials absence, yielded his spot to his more-famous compatriot.<\/p>\n

In several events, the United States is deep enough that three or more athletes have the ability to contend for Olympic medals. Only two will go, and that third individual could watch the Games and see a time he\/she has bettered earn a medal. It may not seem fair, but it is reality.<\/p>\n

Swimming can be a lonely sport, evident in the training sessions which require a close friendship between the athlete and a solid black line. There are directions provided by coaches and time for chatter with teammates, but there is also a significant amount of solitary time. That isolation can make a shortcoming at the Olympic Trials even more difficult to digest. Does an athlete go back to that world, hoping to change the outcome four years later? Or, is it time to walk away? Decisions must be made.<\/p>\n

No one \u2014 at least those who are right in the head \u2014 will ever say it is easy to qualify for a United States Olympic Team. However, by looking at various sports \u2014 in this case the Big Three of the Olympic stage \u2014 it can be argued that swimming is the toughest to make, based on the limited opportunities afforded and the hundredths of a second which separate the qualifiers from those who missed.<\/p>\n

Whether rewarding or gut-wrenching, it\u2019s a brutal process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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