U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event
The U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event takes place from Dec. 3 to 5 in Federal Way, Washington. At the competition, swimmers are able to make qualifying times for the 2016 Olympics.
- Michael Phelps adjusts his goggles during a practice session for the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. Phelps will put a cap on his 2015 season at the event this week. It’s his final opportunity to show just where his comeback is at before the Olympic year arrives. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Missy Franklin swims during a practice session for the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. The competition runs Thursday through Saturday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Allison Schmitt swims during a practice session for the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. The competition runs Thursday through Saturday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Michael Phelps prepares to enter the water during a practice session for the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Missy Franklin swims during a practice session for the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. The competition runs Thursday through Saturday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Lindsay Vrooman swims in the heat she won in the women’s 400 meter freestyle during the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Michael Phelps swims the butterfly leg of the men’s 200 meter individual medley in a preliminary race at the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Michael Phelps swims the breaststroke leg of the men’s 200 meter individual medley in a preliminary race at the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Nathan Adrian, right, turns to greet George Bovell after they competed in the men’s 50 meter freestyle preliminary race at the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Women race in the final preliminary heat of the 400 meter freestyle during the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Swimmers warm-up at the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming competition, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
- Conor Dwyer swims in a preliminary race in the men’s 400 meter freestyle during the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)