Ryan Murphy and Alex Shackell Qualify for U.S. Olympic Team

Alex Shackell, a 17-year-old swimmer from Carmel High School, has made history by becoming the first girl from her school to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team after a stellar performance in the 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Alongside her, Ryan Murphy, a seasoned Olympian with four gold medals, has qualified for his third Olympic Games by winning the 100-meter backstroke with the world's fastest time in 2024. Murphy aims to achieve unprecedented feats in Paris, inspired by his competitive nature and desire to leave a lasting legacy. His performance at the trials has set high expectations, as he seeks success in both the 100 and 200 backstroke events. Alex's brother, Aaron Shackell, also qualified for the Olympics, marking a significant achievement for the Shackell family, whose father competed for Great Britain in past Olympic Games.