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Katie Grimes secured her second Olympic place by winning the 400m individual medley at the US Olympic Swim Trials. After her win, she went to the sidelines to give her parents a long hug, with a bouquet in hand. Her parents, beaming with pride, tapped their daughter on the back and kissed her on her achievement.
Katie Grimes, 18, finished second in the 800m freestyle at the 2020 US Olympic Swim Trials, therefore punching a ticket to the Summer Games behind swimming great Katie Ledecky. She was the youngest athlete in the US Olympic Swim Team at just 15. For her stellar achievement at a tender age, Grimes was lauded by Ledecky, who said:
"You’re the future”
She further corrected her statement in a National TV appearance and said:
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"You’re the Now" (via Team USA)
She became the youngest swimmer in history to compete in the Open Water and Pool events in the years following her Olympic stint.
Shari and Christian Grimes, Katie Grimes' parents, have consistently supported their daughter's swimming endeavors. As a freshly turned 18-year-old, Grimes' work ethic and dedication secured her a place among the top swimmers.
Her parents, fueling the fire in her heart since childhood, were present on the occasion of their daughter winning the 400m individual medley gold at the 2024 Olympic Trials. After the race, Grimes ran to her parents and all three were teary-eyed as they hugged each other. Before she left for the victory stand, Shari and Christian gave her kisses and Grimes handed the bouquet to the proud parents.
Team USA took to its Instagram handle and captioned the video:
"A moment they’ll never forget"
Katie Grimes has already qualified for open water swimming, which will be held in the Seine River at the 2024 Summer Games.
"Being 18 rather than 15 is a big difference" - Katie Grimes on how she matured with age
Katie Grimes' first Olympiad in 2020 was when she was 15. Now, at 18, she has stepped into her adult life. The thrill and excitement she felt in Tokyo will be the same this year too, but according to her, she is seasoned and can race faster.
"Being 18 rather than 15 is a big difference in terms of just maturity. When I was 15, I was starstruck by everything, but this time I have a little bit of a grasp of the scale of the Olympics and I think that's going to help a lot. I feel I'm much stronger and faster now and I'm excited to see what we can do for sure."
Grimes' 400m individual medley effort earned her the top position ahead of Emma Weyant and teenager Lilla Bogner.
