It is always impressive when young swimmers qualify to compete in the US Olympic Trials. In fact, just ten swimmers listed in the 13-14 age group qualified for Trials. Of the ten, there are three 13-14 age group swimmers: Tristen Ulett (Dynamo Swim Club), Phoebe Bacon (Nation’s Capital Swim Club) and Alex Walsh (Nashville Aquatic Club), to really watch out for. These three dynamic youngster’s accomplishments have been previously highlighted in Swimming World Magazine’s monthly Up-and-Comers section.
Photo Courtesy: Donna Nelson
Alex Walsh was highlighted in the October 2015 magazine. In December 2015, she set National Age Group Records in the 100 yard back and 200 IM. She is the highest seed for her age, at 12th in the 200 back.
Photo Courtesy: The Ulett family
Tristen Ulett was highlighted in the April 2016 magazine. In February 2016, she set a NAG in the 100 yard butterfly.
Photo Courtesy: Taylor Brien
Phoebe Bacon was highlighted in the May 2016 magazine after winning the 50 LCM backstroke at the NCSA Junior National Championships.
Note: USA Swimming’s Olympic Trials qualifier list includes swimmers in events that they may not be competing in at the Trials. It is merely a list of all of the events every swimmer has accomplished a Trials cut in.