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With the qualification window closing on May 30, swimmers have been busy the last six weeks trying to make U.S Olympic Trials or improve their season bests.
That swim was only 0.02 seconds off Shackell's lifetime best that she swam in March. She already swam a personal best in the 100 fly earlier in the meet.
Alex Shackell is the 5th fastest American so far this season and was 6th in the event at 2023 US Summer Nationals.
A complete release allows for an athlete to sign with another school and compete this fall, rather than having to wait a season.
The Buckeyes essentially return the entirety of last year's championship squad, putting them in the driver's seat as they eye a five-peat.