Shaine Casas, a former Texas A&M swimmer, secured his spot on the 2024 Paris Olympics team with a second-place finish in the 200m IM during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Casas, who holds multiple school records and won NCAA titles, becomes the first men's swimmer or diver from Texas A&M to represent Team USA at the Olympics. Hailing from McAllen, Texas, Casas is known for his achievements in short-course swimming and has faced personal challenges, including an arrest for public intoxication in 2021. Despite facing setbacks, Casas demonstrated resilience and clinched his Olympic berth, finishing just behind teammate Carson Foster. His success marks a significant milestone for McAllen and the swimming community, highlighting his remarkable journey from near misses to Olympic qualification.