Indianapolis Pool Returns for 2028 Olympic Trials
USA Swimming has confirmed the 2028 Olympic Trials will return to Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium from June 9-17, featuring a new Friday-Saturday schedule and the debut of 50-meter stroke events. The selection period is set to overlap with gymnastics and track and field trials, marking the city's eighth time hosting the meet and extending its record for the most frequent venue.
According to GN auto sports/multisport, the 2028 selection process will overlap with other major US Olympic Trials events, specifically gymnastics in Louisville and track and field in Eugene, while Indianapolis is set to host the meet for a record-breaking eighth time.
Source: Yahoo SportsAccording to Yahoo Sports, the event will now run Friday through Saturday, marking a shift from the weekend-only format used in 2024. Additionally, the competition will expand to include 50-meter stroke events, which will make their Olympic debut in Los Angeles.
Source: Yahoo SportsAccording to GN auto sports/multisport: Olympic Games, the 2028 trials are scheduled for June 9-17, a shift that reduces the average daily high temperature from 89°F to 83°F based on 2024 weather data, while also extending the recovery gap between the Trials and the Olympics to 35 days.
Source: SwimSwamThe water in Lucas Oil Stadium is about to rise again. USA Swimming has locked in the dates for the 2028 Olympic Team Trials, signaling a return to the venue that shattered attendance records in 2024.
Source: Swimming World
