Olympic Swim Trials moving from Omaha to Indianapolis in 2024

On Mar 29, 2022

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US Olympic Swim Trials moving from Omaha to Indianapolis in 2024

The 2024 US Olympic Swim Trials will be moving from Omaha to Indianapolis, USA Swimming announced Tuesday morning.Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, will host the nine-day event.“Given their track record, we are incredibly confident and excited in Indianapolis’ ability to conduct a technically flawless competition and to stage a world-class event,” USA Swimming President and CEO Tim Hinchey III said in a statement. “We are also proud of Indiana Sports Corp’s commitment to partnering with us in giving back to the local community and leaving a legacy far beyond our nine-day meet.”Omaha’s CHI Health Center has hosted the past four trials — 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2021. The seating capacity for Omaha is nearly 15,000 fans, while Indianapolis’ proposed capacity, according to the Indianapolis Star, is 30,000 to 35,000.Three temporary pools, two 50-meter and one 25-meter, will be installed over the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which has previously hosted the Swim Trials six times: 1924, 1952 (women’s), 1984, 1992, 1996, 2000.“We are honored to be selected as host to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming,” Indiana Sports Corp President Ryan Vaughn said in a statement. “The sports strategy in Indianapolis was built on a foundation of Olympic sports and we look forward to elevating the sport of swimming and Indy’s reputation as the city where champions are crowned through this event. This is a tremendous opportunity to engage our community beyond the competition venue and we look forward to providing a top-tier experience to all involved.”

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The 2024 US Olympic Swim Trials will be moving from Omaha to Indianapolis, USA Swimming announced Tuesday morning.

Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, will host the nine-day event.

“Given their track record, we are incredibly confident and excited in Indianapolis’ ability to conduct a technically flawless competition and to stage a world-class event,” USA Swimming President and CEO Tim Hinchey III said in a statement. “We are also proud of Indiana Sports Corp’s commitment to partnering with us in giving back to the local community and leaving a legacy far beyond our nine-day meet.”

Omaha’s CHI Health Center has hosted the past four trials — 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2021. The seating capacity for Omaha is nearly 15,000 fans, while Indianapolis’ proposed capacity, according to the Indianapolis Star, is 30,000 to 35,000.

Three temporary pools, two 50-meter and one 25-meter, will be…