Brian Benzing Explains How NCAA Championships Prepared him for Olympic Trials

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam

2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS

• June 15-23, 2024
• Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
• LCM (50 Meters)
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Towson’s Brian Benzing was a surprise star at the 2024 NCAA Championships, placing 2nd in the 100 breast in 50.59. At the Olympic Trials, Benzing surprised once again, taking the 7th seed out of prelims with a 1:00.16 before ultimately placing 12th in the semi-finals with a 1:00.29. Benzing explains how dealing with the pressure of the NCAA Champs helped him in Indianapolis.

This interview occurred on Day 2 of the Olympic Trials (Sunday, June 16, 2024).

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