By Michael J. Stott
Day One prelims at USA Swimming Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. has wrapped up. An enthusiastic crowd has energized some of the almost-1800 athletes participating in this spectacle. Thousands more are watching via online streaming or compliments of NBCSN. But for those of you unable to enjoy the morning, let me be your aquatic tour guide.
First off, the Century Link Center is a large place. The fact that a 50-meter Myrtha pool can be placed on the playing floor is impressive. There is plenty of room for everyone, athletes and support staff alike. The bowels of the arena, which is home to necessary electronic gear, computer operations, staging area, media center, warm-up pool, etc. is cavernous. And if it takes a village to raise children, it takes several battalions to conduct this eight-day meet.
Fast swimming—and surprise—has ruled the day so far. The biggest surprise is that top seed in the men’s 400 IM, Tyler Clary, qualified eighth and has chosen not to swim tonight in order to concentrate on his looming 200 back (where he is defending Olympic champion), 200 fly and 200 free. Kevin Cordes qualified first in the 100 breast, indicating that the long course training done with former Olympian and Bolles School coach Sergio Lopez may have been the antidote for a subpar (for him) 2015. In the same event wunderkind Michael Andrew popped a best time, his first-ever swim under 1:00 (59.96) in setting yet another NAG record (17-18) and World Junior mark.
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