American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials
- Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel had to settle for relay spots at the Olympics
- They made their debut at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials
- Dressel advanced in the 100-meter freestyle event
American swimming stars Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel secured relay spots at the Olympics after finishing third and fourth in the men's and women's 100-meter freestyle events at the U.S. Olympic trials. Despite not qualifying for individual events in Paris, Dressel and Manuel will compete in the 4x100 freestyle relays. Dressel expressed gratitude for his third Olympic team selection and aims to break world records in the relay. Manuel, the first Black woman to win an individual swimming gold, remains optimistic about her performance. Other notable swimmers like Abbey Weitzeil and Torri Huske also earned relay spots. Dressel, a five-time gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, faced uncertainties after a hiatus but returned stronger. The competition at the trials was intense, with swimmers like Chris Guiliano and Ryan Murphy showcasing their skills. Dressel's focus on the upcoming challenges and his mental preparation were evident during interactions with fellow swimmers. The trials set the stage for an exciting Olympic swimming competition in Paris.