U.S. Olympic swimmer Lilly King had a special moment during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials as she got engaged to her fiancé after qualifying for the 200-meter breaststroke event at the Paris Olympics. This heartwarming proposal added an extra layer of excitement to King’s already impressive performance at the trials.
King, who had already secured her spot in the 100-meter breaststroke event earlier in the competition, made history by becoming the first U.S. swimmer to compete in both the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke events at three consecutive Olympic Games. Her dedication and skill in the pool have earned her a total of five Olympic medals, including gold medals in the 100-meter breaststroke and 4×100 medley relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In addition to her gold medals, King also has silver and bronze medals from the 2020 Tokyo Games, further solidifying her status as one of the top swimmers in the world. Her impressive time of 1:04.13 in the 100-meter breaststroke, set in 2017, remains the all-time record in the event.
Despite her incredible success in the pool, King has announced that she does not plan to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This decision makes her final Olympic trials even more significant and memorable, as she looks to leave a lasting legacy in the world of swimming.
As Lilly King prepares to represent Team USA once again at the Paris Olympics, fans can look forward to seeing her compete at the highest level and continue to inspire the next generation of swimmers. Her engagement at the trials serves as a beautiful reminder of the joy and love that can accompany the thrill of competition, adding a touching moment to an already historic event in her career.