The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will be split into two meets, a striking change designed to provide safer conditions on the pool deck in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. USA Swimming announced Tuesday that a Wave I meet of lower-ranked swimmers qualifying for the trials will be held on June 4-7. As of last week, 1,305 athletes had qualified for the Olympic trials since the window opened Nov. 28, 2018. USA Swimming reviewed the last five Olympic trials going back to 2000 to determine the the lowest-seeded swimmers to qualify for an event final. Erin Phenix was the lowest-seeded swimmer to earn a spot on the Olympic team.

Source: Fox News January 26, 2021 16:18 UTC