The big picture: The three-time Olympic medalist is among the more than 1,000 swimmers heading to Indianapolis this weekend to compete for a spot on Team USA ahead of the Summer Games.
State of the pools: Smith — who holds an American record in the 200m butterfly — isn't the only swimmer with Minnesota ties at the meet.
Blaine native Isabelle Stadden is competing in the 100m and 200m backstroke.
Olympic gold medalist Michael Andrew, who was born in Edina, has top-five seed times in the 50m freestyle and the 100m breaststroke.
Victoria's Jack Dahlgren is also competing in several events.
Ski-U-Mah: A dozen Gophers, including several incoming freshmen, also qualified for the meet, the U's athletic department tells Axios.