Shackell, Walsh siblings produce milestone performances at swim trials
The Shackell siblings of Carmel and the Walsh sisters of Nashville cast aside any discussion of sibling rivalries at this week’s U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis.
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Olympians to leave swim trials with art-adorned racing helmets
The project, featuring 13 Indiana artists, serves as an intersection of visual art, swimming and the city’s stature as home of the Indianapolis 500.
Dressel, Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials
Meanwhile, Kate Douglass locked up her third individual event at the Olympics with another victory Saturday in Indianapolis.
Notre Dame swimmer Chris Guiliano qualifies for his third Olympics event at trials
On Friday, Guiliano became the first American male to qualify in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events since Matt Biondi in 1988 and will also compete on multiple relay teams.
Swim trials attendance continues to break records, USA Swimming CEO says
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis have already set two single-night indoor attendance records over the past week. Next is the overall event record set in Omaha in 2016.
Indianapolis on deck to host major WWE events, including first WrestleMania since 1992
World Wrestling Entertainment is close to an agreement with the Indiana Sports Corp. to present several events in Indianapolis over the next few years—including its flagship WrestleMania, Royal Rumble and Summerslam shows—according to sources familiar with the deal.
Alex Shackell of Carmel grabs Olympic spot; Lilly King has engaging night
It was a big night for several swimmers with Indiana ties Thursday at the USA Swimming Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Bloomington band Six Foot Blonde is in the swim of music industry
After playing the USA Swimming Live show, Six Foot Blonde will headline historic venues in New York City, Chicago and Cleveland in July. Five of the six band members grew up in central Indiana
Notre Dame’s Guiliano, IU’s Matheny claim Olympic spots before record crowd at swim trials
Chris Guiliano will be the first American male to swim in the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle events at the Olympics since Matt Biondi in 1988.
Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game sets WNBA TV ratings record
Caitlin Clark and the Fever have played in the five most-watched WNBA games since 2002, with two of those five matchups coming against Chicago.
Noblesville’s Whitlock becomes youngest male to make U.S. Olympic swim team since 2000
Luke Whitlock, 18, of Noblesville qualified for the U.S. Olympic swim team Tuesday night by finishing second to two-time Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke in the men’s 800-meter freestyle.
Indiana swimmers grab Olympic spots on night for big names at trials
Chris Guiliano of Notre Dame, Drew Kibler of Carmel and Lilly King of Evansville qualified for the Olympics on Monday night, and other swimmers with Indiana ties finished high enough in their events to be in the mix for the U.S. Olympic team (with photo gallery).
Between sessions of swimming trials, fans find a hot time on Georgia Street
Olympic hopefuls, family members and fans visit Georgia Street and Toyota Aqua Zone at Indiana Convention Center.
New restaurant to take over Marco’s site at 54th and Keystone
The Shadow Lounge will open in a building that was previously occupied by Marco’s Restaurant & Lounge and Capri Italian Restaurant across six decades.
IU trustees give OK for 4,500-seat arena in downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis-based USA Track & Field, a national governing body for the sport, will also move its headquarters to the new building.
Angel Reese contends she was making basketball play on Caitlin Clark despite flagrant foul call
In front of another sellout crowd in Indianapolis, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever took an elbow to the head, courtesy Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky.
Gretchen Walsh follows world record with 1st Olympic berth; Carson Foster wins 400 IM
A dozen swimmers with ties to Indiana competed in events Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with several semifinal competitors advancing to finals.
Aaron Shackell of Carmel swims to berth in Olympics
The Carmel Swim Club swimmer upset Tokyo bronze medalist Kieran Smith on Saturday night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts
As usual, there are plenty of compelling storylines at a meet that many swimmers find more nerve-wracking than the actual Olympics. And the massive venue only adds to the feeling that this is the Super Bowl of swimming.
Juneteenth concert plans to wake up the echoes of Indianapolis blues
Scrapper & Skelton will perform as part of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert” at Indiana Landmarks Center.