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This Day In Kentucky Sports History

17 Years Ago Today – July 3, 2008


Lexington native and Trinity Christian Academy graduate Elaine Breeden secures her place on the U.S. Olympic Swim Team by winning the 200-meter butterfly final at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. With the victory, Breeden will represent Team USA at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, August 8-24.