Lilly King Qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics in Women's 100-Meter Breaststroke Final

American Swimmer Earns Second Spot on Olympic Team

Evansville Native Continues to Excel in Breaststroke

American swimmer Lilly King has qualified for her second event at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the women's 100-meter breaststroke final on Thursday. King, who hails from Evansville, Indiana, secured her spot on Team USA with a dominant performance, adding to her previous qualification in the 200-meter breaststroke.

The 25-year-old has a long history of success in breaststroke events. At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, she won the gold medal in both the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke. She also earned a gold medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay. King's numerous accomplishments include four world championships in 2017, further solidifying her status as one of the world's top breaststroke swimmers.