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Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky Secure Spots for Paris Olympics

Both swimmers overcome personal and competitive challenges to lead the U.S. team with multiple event qualifications.

  • Dressel wins 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly, aiming for up to five events in Paris.
  • Ledecky dominates trials, set for three individual events and a relay in Paris.
  • Dressel balances newfound joy in swimming with the pressures of fame and past comparisons to Michael Phelps.
  • Kate Douglass emerges as a versatile contender with victories in multiple events.
  • Simone Manuel and other rising stars complete a strong U.S. team for the upcoming Games.
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