OMAHA, Neb. – Former Aberdeen swimmer Michael Andrew qualified for this year’s Olympic Summer Games in Japan, winning the 100-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Monday night.
Andrew, who broke the American record in the event in prelim races, won the final in a tight finish, clocking a time of :58.73. The second place swimmer recorded a time of :58.74.
This year’s Olympics will take in July 23-Aug. 8 in Tokyo, Japan.
Andrew swam for the Aberdeen Swim Club and also for the Aberdeen Aquaholics during his time in the Hub City.
He will still compete in the 100-meter backstroke semifinals.
