Olympic Gold Medalists Hit Sacramento Pool This Week

Sacramento’s getting a taste of Olympic excellence this week, and you don’t have to wait until 2028 to see it. The TYR Pro Swim Series has landed at the North Natomas Aquatic Center, bringing some of the country’s fastest swimmers to compete right here in our backyard.

Torri Huske is headlining the action. The Paris Games champion, who swept three gold medals and two silvers, will kick things off Wednesday morning in the women’s 200-meter individual medley. She’s not alone—five-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy, along with swimmers Bella Sims and Katharine Berkoff, are all on the card. But there’s a local angle worth noting: Sacramento’s own Luca Urlando will compete in the men’s 200-meter freestyle Wednesday, giving hometown fans a chance to cheer on one of their own against elite national competition.

The format is straightforward and fan-friendly. Heats run at 9 a.m. each day, with finals at 5 p.m., so you can catch the early rounds if morning’s your thing or dive in for the high-stakes evening showdown. The whole series runs through Saturday, giving you multiple chances to see Olympic-caliber racing up close. It’s the kind of access you rarely get—these athletes competing at their peak, just blocks away.

Ticket prices are refreshingly reasonable, too. Prelims are $17, finals are $27, or grab a general admission pass for all sessions at $84. That’s a fraction of what you’d pay for LA 28 Olympic tickets—and honestly, watching these swimmers in an intimate venue like North Natomas Aquatic Center might give you a better view than sitting in a massive stadium ever would. This is elite swimming, stripped of the pomp, focused on pure speed and skill.

If you’ve got any interest in competitive swimming or just want to witness world-class athletes doing what they do best, this is worth your time. Head to the North Natomas Aquatic Center this week and see what Olympic gold actually looks like up close.