Lilly King missed the podium in the 100 and 200 breast at Worlds in 2023, but her times from Nationals tell us she's still a gold medal contender in Paris.
Torri Huske is a title contender in the women's 100 fly this year if she can return to the form she showed in 2022, when she won the world title going away.
Hwang Sunwoo isn't a clear-cut favorite for Olympic gold in the 200 free, but there's no question he's in the hunt after three straight years in the 1:44s.
Marrit Steenbergen has had a career resurgence over the last two years, and, flying under the radar, will vie for medals in multiple events in Paris and Doha.