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"Live Recap: Day 7 Finals at 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials"

The seventh night of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials featured thrilling finals in swimming. Caeleb Dressel won the men's 50 freestyle with a time of 21.41, securing his first individual event for Paris 2024. Regan Smith dominated the women's 200 backstroke, finishing in 2:05.16, while Carson Foster took the men's 200 IM in 1:55.65. The semifinals for the men's 100 butterfly and women's 200 IM also saw strong performances, with Dressel and Kate Douglass leading their respective events.

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"U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials: Day 1 Highlights and Key Athletes to Watch"

The 2024 U.S. Olympic trials for track and field kicked off at Hayward Field in Eugene, featuring events like the men's 10,000 meters final, the first day of the decathlon, and various qualifying rounds. Highlights include Quincy Hall winning the first heat of the men's 400 meters and Heath Baldwin leading the decathlon shot put. The trials continue with a packed schedule of events and live updates.

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"Top Athletes and How to Watch the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials"

The 2024 U.S. Olympic track and field trials will take place in Eugene, Oregon, at Hayward Field from June 21 to June 30. Approximately 900 athletes will compete for spots on Team USA for the Paris Olympics. The event will feature top athletes like Ryan Crouser, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Noah Lyles. The trials will be broadcast live on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock, with a detailed schedule of events available.

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"Highlights from Day 7 of 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials"

Day 7 of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials featured prelims for the men's 100 butterfly, women's 200 IM, and women's 800 freestyle. Caeleb Dressel led the men's 100 fly with a time of 51.14, while Alex Walsh topped the women's 200 IM prelims at 2:11.62. Katie Ledecky dominated the women's 800 free, finishing in 8:17.70. Key swimmers like Dare Rose, Thomas Heilman, and Kate Douglass also advanced to the semifinals and finals in their respective events.

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Top Athletes Vie for Spots at U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials

The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, will see top athletes like Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete for spots in the 2024 Paris Games. Key events include the men's and women's 100-meter finals, with Lyles aiming to become the "fastest man on Earth" and Richardson seeking redemption after missing the 2020 Tokyo Games. McLaughlin-Levrone will focus on defending her 400-meter hurdles title. The trials will be broadcast live on NBC, USA, and Peacock.

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"Love and Triumph: Night 6 of 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials"

Night 6 of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials saw Ryan Murphy make history in the 200m backstroke, Regan Smith secure another Olympic spot in the 200m butterfly, and Kate Douglass dominate the 200m breaststroke. Lilly King not only qualified for the Olympics but also got engaged to her boyfriend James Wells. Other notable performances included Chris Guiliano and Caeleb Dressel advancing in the 50m freestyle semifinals.

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Lucas Oil Stadium Transforms for 2024 Olympic Swim Trials

The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will take place in a transformed NFL stadium, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, from June 15-23. This ambitious project involves temporary pools from Italy, two million gallons of water, and extensive construction to create a world-class aquatic arena. The event aims to elevate the sport's profile and provide a grand stage for athletes to qualify for the Olympics, despite logistical challenges and high costs.

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Lucas Oil Stadium Transforms for 2024 Olympic Swim Trials

Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will host the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials from June 15-23, marking the first time the event will be held in a football stadium. Organizers, led by USA Swimming’s chief commercial officer Shana Ferguson, have transformed the venue to accommodate nearly 30,000 spectators, aiming to create an unparalleled experience for athletes and fans. The setup includes a 50-meter competition pool and two warmup pools, with extensive planning to ensure optimal viewing and athlete comfort.

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"Olympic Trials Make Waves at Montgomery Whitewater and Oklahoma City"

Alabama hosts its first U.S. Olympic trials for canoe and kayak slalom in Montgomery, drawing hundreds of spectators to the new artificial watersports complex. Evy Leibfarth secures a spot to represent the USA in women's canoe slalom at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while local leaders hope the event will boost the city's athletic profile and promote sports tourism. The trials aim to create access to the sport and break down barriers, with the venue designed to bring broader visibility to paddle sports.

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"Bob Bowman to Lead ASU Swimmers in Training for U.S. Olympic Trials at Texas"

Bob Bowman's swimmers from Arizona State University will continue training under him through the U.S. Olympic Trials in June, with plans to spend the last three weeks prior to the trials in Austin. Two of his collegiate swimmers, Leon Marchand and Hubert Kos, will follow him to Austin at least through the Olympics, while other swimmers such as Regan Smith and Chase Kalisz are expected to stick with Bowman. Eddie Reese will continue coaching Texas' swimmers through the trials, and it remains to be seen if any American collegiate swimmers will join Bowman prior to the trials.