Shackell siblings make serious splash at swim trials

Aaron and Alex Shackell, or ‘the Shackell Siblings,” are headed to the Olympics. The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials concluded at Lucas Oil Stadium downtown, marking a historic return to Indianapolis after more than two decades. Indy was excited as local swimmers made waves in the pool, securing their spots to represent Team USA at the upcoming Paris Olympics. For the first time ever, the Olympic Trials were staged on a football field. The innovative setup included three temporary pools within Lucas Oil Stadium, providing a unique, electrifying atmosphere for athletes and spectators alike. Among the standout performances was the remarkable achievement of siblings Alex and Aaron Shackell, Carmel natives, who both qualified for the Olympics. Alex secured her spot in the 200-meter butterfly, becoming the first female swimmer from Carmel to make the Olympic team. Gretchen Walsh and Alex Shackell watch results after the Women’s 100 Butterfly Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) “I’m so excited to be going to (the Olympics) with my brother,” Alex Shackell said. “It is a dream come true.” Aaron, a rising sophomore at the University of Texas, earned his spot on the Olympic team...