Olympic Trials Update #5

Day 4 of the Olympic Trials continued the great success of NTSC swimmers in Omaha.  Max Grodecki broke his own team record in the 100 Free with a final time of 50.52.  This swim was good for 38th place over all and saw Max move up 33 spots from his original seed.  Reed Malone also competed in the 100 Free, his fourth event overall, and finished in 51.75.

After prelims, both Jack Mangan and Sam Metz swam in the 100 Free time trials.  Jack swam a personal best of 52.83 while Sam finished in 51.62. 

At finals tonight, the swimmers were able to see Michael Phelps win the 200 Fly in the fastest time in the world this year, as well as finals in the women's 200 Free and 200 IM. 

After finals, parents and swimmers went to dinner together to celebrate Jack's 17th birthday over a great steak dinner at Piccolo Pete's.  There is good steak in Omaha!

Tomorrow NTSC has a day off from competition and all the swimmers are looking forward to an outing to see the movie "Ted".  I have been assured it is going to be hilarious!  I am doubtful.  NTSC is back in the pool competing this weekend, so look for our next update Saturday night.