Posted by Well Block 14:42.28 Selin earns Olympic spot in 1500 free and 50 free at German Championships

2024 German Swimming Championships (Olympic Trials)

The fourth day of the 2024 German Swimming Championships took place tonight from Berlin as the final day of the Olympic Trials.

In addition to the Olympics, a spot at the European Championships in June and the European Junior Championships in July was at stake.

As a refresher, according to the German Swimming Federation's selection policy for the Paris 2024 Games, the following prioritization process will be applied for each individual event.

• Priority #1 – Athletes with a top 4 finish and Olympic qualifying time at the 2023 World Championships.
• Priority #2 – Athletes with a top 4 finish and Olympic qualifying time at the 2024 World Championships.
• Priority 3 – Athletes who achieved an Olympic qualifying time during the national qualification period (April 1-28)

On the reaction from failing to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 800m free, pool, and open water dynamo Florian Wellbrock He got the job done in the 1500m free and closed out the competition.

The 26-year-old Japanese record holder topped the podium with a time of 14 minutes 42.88 seconds, setting a new season's best.

Coming into this competition, Wellbrock was ranked No. 3 in the world with a time of 14:44.61, which earned him a silver medal at this year's World Championships. Tonight's results shaved nearly two seconds off his February performance.

It was 22 years old behind Wellbrock tonight. Sven Schwartz He reached the wall in 14:49.22, taking second place. He was slightly faster in Doha, finishing 6th in 14 minutes 47.89 seconds. However, the young racer's time was less than the 15:00.99 required to qualify for the World Aquatics Olympic Games in Paris, and the young racer accomplished his mission.

The third place was chosen by Oliver Krimmett He also broke the 15:00 barrier with a time of 14:58.64 and won the bronze medal.