Torri Huske is now one of the fastest swimmers in the US, thanks to the extra Olympic year.
She ranked first in the 50m and 100m freestyle events.
## What happened?
The extra year allowed Huske to gain on older collegians and professionals, improving her rankings significantly.
As of this year, Huske is second in the 100m fly, fourth in the 200m free and 200m IM, and fifth in the 200m fly.
## Why it matters for Torri Huske
Huske's mom, Ying, was initially concerned about the extra year's impact on her daughter's mental and physical health.
But it turned out to be beneficial for Huske, who has been swimming since she was a child.
Ying, a native of Guangzhou, China, moved to the US in 1991 and pursued a different career.
## What comes next?
The top two finishers per individual race at Trials make the team, plus likely four more each in the 100m and 200m frees for relays.
Huske's coach, Evan Stiles, noticed her potential when she was just 7 or 8 years old, standing out in a group of 30 swimmers.
At the end of 2019, Huske ranked fourth in the nation in the 100m butterfly and eighth in the 200m individual medley.
Huske's improvement is a result of her hard work and dedication to the sport.
She has been documenting her swimming journey on a YouTube channel with over 300 videos.
Huske's story begins with her mom, who swam in China and the US, though never competitively.
Ying put her daughter in various classes, including swimming, which initially didn't seem like the right fit.
But Huske eventually fell in love with the sport, and her potential began to show.
As Huske prepares for the Olympic Trials, she is focused on making the team and competing at the highest level.
With her impressive rankings and strong work ethic, Huske has a good chance of achieving her goals.
Huske's journey is an inspiration to young swimmers everywhere, showing that with dedication and hard work, anything is possible.