Swimmer Lilly King Qualifies for Paris Olympics, Wins 200-meter Breaststroke Final, and Gets Engaged

Indianapolis, Indiana United States of America
King accepted proposal leaving Lucas Oil Stadium with a new medal and engagement ring
King finished second in the 200-meter breaststroke final with a time of 2:21.93 seconds
King grew up in Evansville, Ind., and swam for Indiana University
King won gold in the 100-meter breaststroke at Rio Olympics in 2016 and set a world record at the same event at World Championships in 2019
Lilly King qualified for Paris Olympics in both 100-meter and 20-meter breaststroke events
Longtime boyfriend James Wells proposed to King on pool deck during break between races
Wells expressed admiration for King's growth and achievements during their relationship
Swimmer Lilly King Qualifies for Paris Olympics, Wins 200-meter Breaststroke Final, and Gets Engaged

Swimmer Lilly King qualified for the Paris Olympics in both the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke events at the US Olympic trials. During a break between races, her longtime boyfriend James Wells proposed to her on the pool deck, surprising her with an engagement ring. The proposal took place minutes after King finished second in the 200-meter breaststroke final with a time of 2:21.93 seconds.

King, who grew up in Evansville, Ind., and swam for Indiana University, has become a fan favorite for her impressive performances and charismatic personality. She previously won gold in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and set a world record while winning the same event at the 2019 World Championships.

Wells, also a former Indiana swimmer, expressed his admiration for King's growth and achievements during their relationship. He proposed by telling her that he didn't regret moving halfway across the country to be with her and asking for her hand in marriage. King happily accepted the proposal, leaving Lucas Oil Stadium with a new medal and an engagement ring.

King will become the first American swimmer to compete in both breaststroke distances (100m and 200m) at three consecutive Olympics. The Paris Olympics are set to take place later this year.



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    • James Wells proposed to Lilly King during NBC's televised coverage of the swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium.
    • Lilly King accepted James Wells’ proposal without hesitation.
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    • Day 6 of the USA Swimming Olympic Trials took place in Indianapolis
    • Isabella Stadden, Katie Grimes and Claire Curzan qualified for the semifinals in the women’s 200-meter backstroke
    • Michael Andrew, Ryan Held and Jack Alexy qualified for the semifinals in the men’s 50-meter freestyle
    • Carson Foster, Maximus Williamson and Chase Kalisz qualified for the finals in the men’s 200-meter medley
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    • Lilly King qualified for the Olympics by finishing second in the 200m breaststroke final at the US Olympic trials.
    • Lilly King's longtime boyfriend James Wells proposed to her on the pool deck following her race.
    • King had already qualified for the Olympics by winning the 100m breaststroke final earlier in the trials.
    • King won gold in the women’s 100m breaststroke at Rio 2016 and was part of the US team that won gold in the women’s 4x100m medley relay.
    • King set a world record while winning the 100m breaststroke title at the 2019 World Championships.
    • King has won a total of five Olympic medals (3 gold, 2 bronze)
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    • Lilly King qualified for the Paris Olympics in the women’s 200-meter breaststroke with a time of 2:21.93 seconds.
    • Lilly King is engaged to James Wells after he proposed on the pool deck at the U.S. Olympic swim trials.
    • King finished second in the women’s 200-meter breaststroke and qualified for her second race in Paris.
    • King has qualified for both breaststroke distances (100m and 200m) for three consecutive Olympics, making her the first American swimmer to do so.
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    • Lilly King's longtime boyfriend, James Wells proposed to her minutes after her race in the 200-meter breaststroke at the US Olympic trials.
    • King said yes and left with a new medal and an engagement ring.
    • King has qualified for both the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke events in three straight Olympics, making her the first American swimmer to do so.
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