INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — University of Texas incoming freshman Kate Hurst registered a fourth-place finish and rising senior Erica Sullivan placed seventh in the final of the 1500-meter freestyle on Wednesday evening at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming inside Lucas Oil Stadium. In addition, rising senior Emma Sticklen and former Longhorn Dakota Luther advanced to the final of the 200-meter butterfly.
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.