So You Want To Make The Olympic Team?
So You Want To Make The Olympic Team?
By Lindsay Mintenko, USA Swimming National Team Managing Director
I get this question all the time: “What do I need to do to make the Olympic team?”
Besides working your tail off, being incredibly dedicated and talented, there are a few other things that will get you to Rio in 2016.
Check out the 2016 Olympic Trial qualifying times. For motivation, you should print them and post them on your bathroom mirror. Seeing your goals every morning will be a great inspiration.
As for actually making the team, here is your list of must-haves:*
Besides working your tail off, being incredibly dedicated and talented, there are a few other things that will get you to Rio in 2016.
Check out the 2016 Olympic Trial qualifying times. For motivation, you should print them and post them on your bathroom mirror. Seeing your goals every morning will be a great inspiration.
As for actually making the team, here is your list of must-haves:*
