The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are still a year away, but the hype surrounding USA swimmers will start to build at the Phillips 66 National Championships in San Antonio from Aug. 6-10.
The national championships will offer fans a glimpse at some of swimming's biggest names, and the event also operates as a platform for some of the country's best youngsters to break out on a massive stage.
When things get underway Aug. 6, participants will be vying for spots on the USA National Junior Team, which is slated to compete in the FINA World Junior Championships in Singapore from Aug.