Before the Olympics even begin, there is always heartbreak.
And June may be the hardest month of all.
Caitlin Clark, the ascendant star of women’s basketball, just found out that she won’t be going to Paris.
So did Bill May, whose hopes of becoming the first man to compete at the Olympics in the sport of artistic swimming were dashed by the U.S. selection committee.
That’s because the U.S. trials in sports like swimming, gymnastics and track and field might just be the fiercest crucibles of all, with a ruthless requirement for Olympic berths: Perform well, or you’re staying home.
Persons:
Caitlin Clark, Bill May
Organizations:
U.S, Team U.S.A, Paris
Locations:
Paris