Alex Walsh secures her second Olympics spot, while Kate Douglass wins her third event at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. Douglass set a U.S. Open record in the 200m individual medley, with Walsh finishing second and clinching her place in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

By the Numbers
  • Douglass clocked in at 2:06.79, setting the fourth-fastest time in the event.
  • Walsh finished in 2:07.86, more than two seconds ahead of the third-place finisher.
  • Paige Madden qualified for the 800m freestyle with a time of 8:20.71, her third event in the Paris Olympics.
State of Play
  • Six UVA swimmers, current, former, or future, have secured spots on Team USA's roster for the 2024 Olympics.
  • Thomas Heilman and Leah Hayes, UVA commits, also clinched spots in the Paris Olympics.
Bottom Line

Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass shine at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, securing spots for the Paris Olympics alongside other UVA swimmers, reinforcing the program's excellence in producing top-tier talent.