Samantha Anderson of Manhasset swims at the state girls swimming championships at Webster Aquatic Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Credit: Ethan Bissinger Kayra Patan of Herricks swims at the ...

As a 14-year-old, she qualified for six events at the 2024 U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials, even going on to swim in the 400 IM finals, becoming the youngest swimmer to make a U.S. trials final since ...