INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — University of Texas rising senior David Johnston punched his ticket to the Paris Olympics with a runner-up performance in the final of the 1500-meter freestyle on Sunday night at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming inside Lucas Oil Stadium.
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. USA Swimming confirmed Johnston earned a place on Team USA following Sunday's final.
Bobby Finke won Sunday's 1500 final with a mark of 14:40.