KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee swimmers Erika Connolly and Josephine Fuller were selected for the 2024-25 U.S. National Team roster, USA Swimming announced.
The roster is composed of 106 swimmers from across the nation, based on results from the Paris Olympic Games 2024 and times from Jan. 1 through Aug. 24.
"As we start the LA 2028 quad, we are thrilled to announce a roster of athletes who genuinely embody the best aspects of our sport," USA Swimming Interim Chief Executive Officer Shana Ferguson said. "This team features a strong mix of veteran presence and emerging talent certain to showcase their USA Swimming club teams and universities at the highest levels of international competition."
Connolly was selected for the women's 100-meter freestyle and Fuller for the women's 100-meter backstroke. The swimmers will represent the United States on the international stage throughout the 2024-25 competitive swimming season, according to the release.
Connolly helped Team USA bring home silver in the 4x100 free relay. This marked the third Olympic medal of her decorated career, giving her two silver and one bronze. Between the Summer Games and both world championship events (LCM and SCM), she boasts a combined 16 medals won, including seven gold, according to Tennessee Athletics. This is her fifth appearance on the U.S. National Team roster.
Fuller had a strong performance at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, which earned her a spot on Team USA. The Lady Vol senior posted a personal-best effort in the 100 back semifinals, touching the wall in 58.79. She finished fourth overall during the finals and the two individuals who were selected for the Olympic roster for Team USA medaled at the Paris Games.
According to Tennessee Athletics, Fuller led the Lady Vols to a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championships last season, earning All-America recognition in seven events.
She won the first individual NCAA medal of her career in the 200 IM, recording a personal-best time of 1:52.04 to claim bronze. In addition, she tallied the first silver medal of her career as a member of the 800 free relay lineup. She also added a pair of top-five finishes in both backstroke events to round out her impressive performance.
