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Mother’s Day: Vollmer heading back to the Olympics as a mom

Kendyl Stewart, left, dives with of Dana Vollmer, second left, and others at the start of a women's 100-meter butterfly semifinal heat at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, June 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Kendyl Stewart, left, dives with of Dana Vollmer, second left, and others at the start of a women's 100-meter butterfly semifinal heat at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, June 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

By Associated Press June 27, 2016 1 min read

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Dana Vollmer is heading back to the Olympics, this time as a mother.

Less than 16 months after giving birth to her first child, Vollmer finished second behind Kelsi Worrell in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. swimming trials on Monday night, giving her a chance to defend her Olympic title in Rio.

Vollmer led at the turn, but the late-blooming Worrell rallied on the return lap to post the second-fastest time in the world this year at 56.48 seconds. Vollmer touched next in 57.21, giving her the second spot on the Olympic team.

The 28-year-old Vollmer, a four-time gold medalist, was cheered on by her husband and their son, Arlen.

The second night of the trials is headlined by Katie Ledecky, who will compete in the 400-meter freestyle.