Wistey claims spot at U.S. Olympic Trials

Stephen Koenigsfeld

ISU swimmer Imelda Wistey qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials on May 20 during the first 100-meters of her 200-meter breaststroke race.

Wistey swam her first 100-meters in 1:11.74, just hitting the qualifying standard of 1:12.19.

Coach Duane Sorenson said he was happy for Wistey and her qualifying for the trials is a major accomplishment in her career.

“She has been trying to get the time for the last year, and this is about the eighth time she has gone for it in an all-out setting with the fast suit,” Sorenson said in a news release. “To have her get the breakthrough is tremendous.”

Wistey will compete at the Olympic Trials from June 26 to 27 in the 100-meter breaststroke. Whisty will be competing for one of only 52 spots available for the U.S. Olympic team.