Torri Huske scratched the women’s 100 butterfly final on the final night of the 2026 United States Short Course World Championship Trials in Westmont, Illinois, leaving her spot on the roster for Beijing dependent on her Priority 3 selection in the 100 IM. Huske qualified fourth in the prelims before stepping away from the event where she was one of the favorites.
Torri Huske Relies on Priority 3 Selection After 100 Fly Scratch
Huske’s decision to withdraw from the 100 butterfly marked her final event of the weekend at the FMC Natatorium. Because she did not swim the final, she must rely on her Priority 3 selection in the 100 IM to earn her selection for the upcoming World Championships in Beijing. For Huske to miss out on the team, seven other competitors would first need to surpass her based on the priority order.
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Ryan Erisman Withdraws From 200 Freestyle Following Quick Prelim Swim
Ryan Erisman scratched the men’s 200 freestyle final after logging a fast preliminary time. Registering a 1:41.61 during the morning session, he took 2nd in prelims roughly a second behind the U.S. Open record of 1:40.51 set by Luke Hobson. Erisman is already on the team for the 800 free, 1500 free, and 400 IM, making the 200 free his final event of the meet.
Rylee Erisman, Lainey Mullins, and Adalyn Lee Clear Finals Heat Sheets
Rylee Erisman scratched the women’s 200 backstroke after taking 5th in prelims. Having already secured qualification in both the 200 and 400 freestyles, she aims to add another individual event during tonight’s 100 free final, having swiftly followed up her earlier performance by taking 2nd in the 100 free prelims. In the women’s 400 IM, Lainey Mullins scratched the 400 IM final after qualifying 3rd out of prelims. Mullins’ scratch made Adalyn Lee, a 15-year-old for Brea Aquatics, the 3rd seed in the 400 IM, which she is still racing. Lee had originally scratched the women’s 200 backstroke after qualifying 6th out of 6 in prelims.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Trials Scratches
Where were the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials held?
The meet took place from October 28-31, 2026, at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont, IL, utilizing a 25-meter short-course pool.
What events had already qualified Ryan Erisman for the World Championships?
Before scratching the 200 freestyle final, Ryan Erisman secured his spots on the U.S. roster in the 800 free, 1500 free, and 400 IM.