When most people think of Olympic athletes, they picture adults. However, there are some young teens out there who are giving them a run for their money—like Gabi Brito, a 13-year-old swimmer who qualified for the 2024 Olympic Trials.
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Record Breaker
At just 13 years old, this California local is breaking records. While swimming in the race above, she became the fastest 13-year-old to swim the 50-meter freestyle in Southern California when she finished in an incredible 25.42 seconds.
Not only did that impressive time earn her many cheers from her loved ones, but it also a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic trials. Although we were all impressed with her skills, Gabi herself couldn’t believe it. She said she was surprised that she made the cut. She shared thoughts on how she believed her sister should be the one who qualified.
Gabi has been swimming with her sister since the age of 5. Now, both girls swim for the Beach City Swim Team. While her sister did not make the cut, she was very supportive of Gabi.
Olympic Trials
Following these trials, Gabi and her family went to Indianapolis in June to officially earn a spot on Team USA. Although she is a phenomenal swimmer with impressive speeds, she unfortunately did not qualify for a lane at the Paris Summer Olympics.
While the 13-year-old swimmer maintained a positive attitude about the situation, it is clear that her competitive nature and dream of making it to the Olympics are still in full force. Even though she told Fox 11, “I’m in no rush. I’m just going to take it step by step,” we have no doubt she will be working very hard every day. We fully expect to see her again in 2028, when she admits she is hopeful to make the semifinals and the final cuts. Best of luck, Gabi. We are all rooting for you.
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