Men's Swimming's David Johnston advances to 1500 free final at U.S. Olympic Trials

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 22: David Johnston of the United States prepares for a preliminary heat of the Men's 1500m freestyle on Day Eight of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium on June 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Men's Swimming's David Johnston advances to 1500 free final at U.S. Olympic Trials

06.22.2024 | Men's Swimming and Diving

Rising senior posts the second-fastest time in Saturday’s prelims.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — University of Texas rising senior David Johnston advanced to the final of the 1500-meter freestyle on Saturday at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming inside Lucas Oil Stadium. Johnston will compete for a spot on Team USA's Olympic roster in the final on Sunday night.

The top finisher in the individual swimming events at the U.S. Olympic Trials earns an automatic spot on the official Team USA roster, while the runner-up is considered a near lock to make the team as well.

Johnston recorded the second-fastest time in Saturday's 1500-meter freestyle prelims with a mark of 15:02.42. Bobby Finke posted the fastest time in the prelims at 14:59.04, while Charlie Clark took third in 15:04.77.

Morning Prelim Results

1500 free

2.David Johnston 15:02.42