1.   But the Olympic trials should be designed for elitism, sorting out the best swimmers, not excess.

2.   He was the best swimmer.

3.   The best swimmers are going to the Pan-Pacific Games in Sydney.

4.   The eight best swimmers will make the championship round.

5.   The NCAA Championships proved to be a major disappointment for Walter Soza a year ago, when the best swimmer in TCU history failed to score.

6.   The opportunity that was denied Quance in Atlanta will be hers to seize in January in Perth, Australia, when the best swimmers gather for the World Championships.

7.   American Jenny Thompson was named best female swimmer.

8.   Australian Matthew Dunn was named the best male swimmer.

9.   For Australia, Matthew Dunn was named best male swimmer of the meet.

10.   While Japan sent its best swimmers, China brought a less seasoned crew.